March 2026 Greek Controlled Shipping: An information paper based on data provided to the GSCCby S&P Global Market Intelligence For the 39th consecutive year the GSCC presents statistical data, in…
MedCruise Highlights MedCruise at 30: Charting a sustainable cruise port future As MedCruise approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, the Association continues to stand as a vital platform for cooperation, dialogue and…
by Eleni Skarveli, Director, GNTO UK & Ireland Office. It is often when the mind is relaxed or placed in a different environment that truly inspirational ideas emerge. In my case, it took…
In our latest podcast episode, host Eirik Nyhus breaks down Norway’s zero-emission requirements for its World Heritage fjords, starting in 2026. He explains the challenges for passenger operators in achieving…
The resumption of the Piraeus-Kythnos ferry line, after its interruption in 2024, was announced by the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias. As he stated in an interview…
SINGAPORE, 17 November 2025 – Leading aluminium boat builder Strategic Marine has delivered two 40m, 550-passenger low-emission catamaran ferries to the Government of Bermuda ahead of schedule and within budget. This…
Now the ferry operator offers more than “just transport” The ticketing platform experts at Expian have changed the way ferry operators transform their booking technology. Working with P&O Ferries, the award-winning developers…
Greece’s renowned tourism excellence took centre stage as the Greek National Tourism Organisation hosted a celebration at the V&A East Storehouse in London London, 6th November 2025: On Tuesday 4th…
Stena Line strengthens its position in the Baltic Sea by acquiring NLC Ferry Ab Oy/Wasaline and taking over operations of the ferry route between Umeå in Sweden and Vaasa in…
Finland’s largest employer in maritime transport, Viking Line, has been named Transport Company of the Year. The honour was awarded at the annual Finnish Travel Gala. On Friday, Viking Line…
When Finns choose a restaurant, they rely a great deal on recommendations from friends and acquaintances. In contrast, content on social media influences only one fifth of them – though the percentage…
On Wednesday evening, Stena Line marked 30 years of its Dublin–Holyhead route with a special celebration at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. The event brought together key figures from business, tourism, and transport…
Baleària is taking another step forward in its roadmap towards decarbonisation and has begun regularly incorporating bioLNG in its operations. The Margarita Salas, Abel Matutes and Rusadir vessels, which have dual gas engines, have…
Strategic Marine Lays Keels For 43m Passenger Fast Ferries Trio For New Client Bintan Resort Ferries
Strategic Marine has laid the keels for a series of three new 43m Passenger Fast Ferries for new client Bintan Resort Ferries at its Singapore yard. The contract for these newbuild…
Intensive controls and strict fines for ship loading safety Due to the failure to comply with the rules for loading vehicles on an open-type passenger-cargo ship on August 18, 2025,…
Brief Update No 25/17 Date: 14 August 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and Information…
“The government will proceed with a 300 million euro plan with additional resources from the European Investment Bank, so that the coastal shipping fleet is renewed and coastal shipping ships…
“In politics, there are no ambitions in the absence of the citizens. The people are the ones who decide if you are truly capable, if you suffer, care and honor…
“The Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, with the competent bodies, has worked at a political level on the Presidential Decree (PD) that we want to submit in the autumn…
“The port of Piraeus is constantly being upgraded, in collaboration with the Piraeus Port Authority,” stated the Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, in the middle of the…
“I aspire, in the next four to five months, to have announced all the competitions regarding the Ministry of Shipping and the Coast Guard. I promised and gave my commitment…
Athens, 24 July 2025 –Bringing together representatives from government, port authorities, and tourism leaders, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise community, today launches the…
To mark the start of 2025 Marine Money Week in New York, we take an in-depth look, using VesselsValue data, at the US fleet—broken down by vessel type, the top 10 shipowning…
Award-winning Middle East writer and multimedia journalist Iason Athanasiadis explores Donald Trump’s Gaza vision through the lens of 21st-century trade wars and the global race to control the world’s most…
Viking Line has the best customer satisfaction and loyalty among passenger shipping companies, according to EPSI Rating’s 2025 Maritime Transport survey. Viking Line’s customers also feel that they get the…