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Royal Caribbean Group reports 2024 financial results and announces the launch of the Celebrity River Cruises brand with a 10-ship order

Jan 28 2025

FinanceRoyal Caribbean Group reported total revenues of USD 16.5 billion for 2024 (USD 13.9 billion) and adjusted EBITDA was USD 6.0 billion (USD 4.5 billion). 8,564,272 passengers were carried compared to 7,646,203 in 2023. Announced was also the launch of a river cruise brand within the group, starting off with a 10-ship order with the first plans to sail in 2027.

EMERALD KAIA © Emerald Cruises

Scenic Group celebrated the keel-laying of its next luxury yacht, EMERALD KAIA

Jan 28 2025

CruiseScenic Group celebrated the keel-laying of EMERALD KAIA at MKM Yachts in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, marking the foundation of the luxury ocean yacht for its Emerald Cruises brand. EMERALD KAIA is an enlarged version of the two Vietnamese-built sister ships EMERALD AZZURRA and EMERALD SAKARA. While the two sisters measure 110 metres in length and have a capacity for 100 passengers, EMERALD KAIA grows to 120 metres and increases its passenger capacity to 128.

Construction started of REGENT’s first seaglider manufacturing facility at Rhode Island

Jan 28 2025

High-speedREGENT celebrated the start of construction of their first seaglider manufacturing facility, located in the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Coming online in 2026, the 23,000 square-metre facility will house seaglider component manufacturing, vehicle final assembly, and pre-delivery testing for their all-electric hydrofoiling wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) 12-passenger Viceroy seaglider.

HAWAIKINUI 2 © Royal Bodewes

Royal Bodewes shjpyard launched HAWAIKINUI 2 for the Polynesian Navigation Company (SNP)

Jan 28 2025

Ro-roAt the Royal Bodewes shjpyard in the Netherlands, a launching ceremony was held for HAWAIKINUI 2, an 87m long ro-ro ship for the Polynesian Navigation Company (SNP). The 2,000 dwt and 12-knot ship will replace the Tahitian operator’s 1980-built 70.31m HAWAIKINUI serving between Papeete and the islands of Huahine, Raiatea, Taha’a and Bora Bora.

© Ted Gatlin

HX Expeditions debuts first-ever Greenland cruises with roundtrip flights from New York

Jan 27 2025

CruiseHX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions), is launching the first-ever cruises from New York to Greenland, roundtrip from Newark Liberty International Airport. Departing on 21 June 2025—Greenland’s National Day, marked by the summer solstice— these itineraries feature dedicated flight allocations on United Airlines’ direct route to Nuuk.

Only two months left. Secure your seat and book now! (upd. 27 Jan)

Jan 26 2025

It is now only two months left until the 2025 Shippax Ferry Conference. Few outside Commodore cabins and sponsorships now remain, so it's highly recommended to register as soon as possible. Seats are limited.

SeaDream Yacht Club becomes first cruise line to accept cryptocurrency

Jan 24 2025

CruiseEffective immediately, SeaDream guests can now book their ultra-luxury voyages with SeaDream Yacht Club to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Norway, and Northern Europe using Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and more than 200 of the most frequently used cryptocurrencies.
As the first cruise line to embrace cryptocurrency, SeaDream is using the leading cryptocurrency payment platform Coinbase Commerce to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient payment processing.

Smyril Line charters LISTA

Jan 24 2025

Ro-roSmyril Line announced that they have chartered the ro-ro LISTA from Siem Industries, which in turn bought the vessel as recently as November last year from the Grimaldi Group. LISTA (ex. EUROCARGO CATANIA), will commence operations on Monday, 27 January, on the route between Rotterdam, Tórshavn, and Þorlákshöfn.

Illustration of the new look © Tallink Grupp

Tallink Grupp's vessel STAR returns to take up service on Paldiski-Kapellskär route from 9 February 2025

Jan 24 2025

FerryTallink Grupp announced that company's passenger vessel STAR, which is returning to Estonia from long term charter to Irish Continental Group plc as JAMES JOYCE, starts operating on the Paldiski-Kapellskär route from Sunday, 9 February 2025. This is a significant step up in service quality on the company’s Paldiski-Kapellskär route, offering car passengers and cargo transporters an opportunity to travel between Estonia and Sweden from different ports almost daily, with up to two daily departures on some days.

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Ultra-luxury cruise ship FOUR SEASONS I launched in Ancona

Jan 24 2025

CruiseFincantieri and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, celebrated at the shipyard in Ancona the launching of FOUR SEASONS I, the first ultra-luxury vessel under construction for Four Seasons Yachts, which will be delivered at the end of this year and setting sail in January 2026.

SAMSØ © Samsølinjen

CTMA resells SAMSØ before using it

Jan 24 2025

FerryIn November 2024, CTMA acquired the Danish lifeline ferry SAMSØ in order to operate it on a summer seasonal route across the St. Laurent. SAMSØ will be replaced in 2025 by the battery electric ferry TYRFING, which is under construction at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey.

Baleària presents two electric fast ferries for the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route

Jan 23 2025

High-speedBaleària has presented the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco, which will be operated by two 100% electric, zero (direct)-emission fast ferries. 11,500 kWh of batteries in each vessel will allow them to make the entire journey between the cities of Tarifa and Tangier with electric propulsion. Astilleros Armon in Gijón will build the two Incat Crowther-designed 87-metre vessels, which will operate at maximum speeds of 26 knots, with each offering an 800-passenger and 225-car capacity.

IMO statement on the release of the GALAXY LEADER crew

Jan 23 2025

Ro-roIMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has welcomed the release of the crew of the GALAXY LEADER, after more than a year in captivity. The NYK-chartered PCTC GALAXY LEADER was seized by Houthi rebels near Hodeida, Yemen, while sailing for India.

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MPUNGU embarked on maiden voyage across Lake Victoria

Jan 23 2025

On 10 January 2025, MPUNGU embarked on its maiden voyage to Mwanza across the waters of Lake Victoria between Port Bell in Uganda and Mwanza South Port in Tanzania. Entebbe shipbuilding facility of SECO Marine (U) Ltd. built the vessel for East Africa Marine Transport (EAMT) with contributing support from OSK Design.

Wasaline 2024 traffic and emissions numbers

Jan 23 2025

FerryWasaline reported that cargo increased in 2024 by 6% in tonnage and by 3.2% in lane metres. Passenger numbers decreased by 9%. Passenger vehicles decreased by 9% and buses decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Revenue dropped by 3.7%, but the result is expected to be approximately at the same level as last year.

DFDS 2024 preliminary financial results

Jan 22 2025

FinanceDFDS’ revenue for 2024 increased 9.0% to DKK 29.8bn which was in line with the latest outlook revenue growth range of 8-10%. The 2024 EBIT was DKK 1.5bn in line with the latest EBIT outlook range of DKK 1.5-1.7bn. The adjusted free cash flow for 2024 was DKK 1.0bn compared to an outlook of around DKK 1.2bn.

Lead ship in the series, CELEBRITY EDGE © Marc Ottini

Royal Caribbean Group signs agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique for Sixth Edge Series ship

Jan 22 2025

CruiseRoyal Caribbean Group announced that it has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l'Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028. Edge 6 or "XCEL 2" will be the sister-ship to CELEBRITY XCEL, which is preparing to take its inaugural sail later this year.

Stena welcomes STENA SHIPPER to its fleet

Jan 21 2025

Ro-roStena RoRo is expanding its fleet with the purchase of the ro-ro vessel GIUSEPPE LUCCHESI. The vessel will be renamed STENA SHIPPER and will fly the Danish flag. In connection with the deal, Stena RoRo takes over a contract with the Tunisian shipping company Cotunav for traffic on the Rades – Marseille route. The seller is CIN (Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione SpA, a company within the Moby Lines SpA group.

ECO MALTA © Grimaldi Lines

Gemlik: Grimaldi Group's Motorways of the Sea expand to another Turkish port

Jan 21 2025

Ro-roThe Grimaldi Group continues to expand its presence in Turkey. The latest move is the addition of the port of Gemlik (Gemport) to the Trieste-Patras-Ambarli ro-ro route, with regular calls that started in mid-December last year. This expansion marks an important step not only for the new route but also for the group’s Motorways of the Sea, which now extend to the Asian side of the country.

Ferry Terminal Turku: Constructor of the passenger terminal selected, and contract signed

Jan 21 2025

PortPort of Turku Ltd and Skanska have signed a contract for the construction of the Ferry Terminal Turku passenger terminal. The construction work will begin in January 2025, with the planned completion date at the end of 2026.

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Jan 24 2025

Smyril Line charters LISTA

Jan 24 2025

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Jan 16 2025

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