The British International Freight Association (BIFA) celebrated the recent launch of the Solent branch of its Young Forwarder Network with a visit to the Wallenius Wilhelmsen ro-ro terminal at the…
Ro-Ro and Passenger Ferries
Baleà ria incorporates the world’s second ‘fast ferry’ with dual gas engines on the Barcelona-Mallorca-Menorca route
Today, Baleà ria is adding the world’s second fast ferry with dual gas engines, the Margarita Salas, to the Barcelona-Alcúdia-Ciutadella route. More than 450 people will become the first passengers to travel at 4:30…
Running the numbers: OceanScore reveals ship segments set to feel €1.3bn sting of FuelEU penalties
The financial impact of FuelEU Maritime is focusing the minds of shipping companies as they face potential penalties for non-compliance with greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity reduction targets – and OceanScore…
5th July – Nautilus International, the UK’s largest maritime union, has called on Labour to prioritise preventing another P&O Ferries scandal, as a matter of urgency, ensuring it delivers a…
Stena Line has reached an important milestone in its fleet investment programme with the keel laying of the first NewMax vessel to be deployed on the Belfast-Heysham route. At the…
Dr. Maray Georgoussi interviews John Faraclas on Acheloos TV about Posidonia 2024, current issues of Shipping and Geopolitics
At the beginning of this Acheloos program, which was aired yesterday, we also have Theodoros Pantoulias, the general manager of the Mediterranee Hotel, a seafront four star hotel in Cephalonia,…
Stena RoRo has ordered another two E-Flexer RoPax vessels from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai). The vessels will be delivered in 2027 to the Greek shipping company Attica Group…
Tory government fails to protect seafarers as new French legislation comes into force Maritime union, RMT has criticised the Tory government for its failure to introduce mandatory protections for seafarers,…
The 108th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108) was held from 15 to 24 May 2024. Amendments enhancing the fire safety of Ro-Ro passenger ships were adopted,…
Wednesday 22 May, Athens: International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Chairman and Managing Director of Grimaldi Group, Emanuele Grimaldi, was awarded the Honorary Recognition Award at the ESG Shipping Awards in recognition…
Echandia has secured an order for the delivery of battery systems to a Northern European ferry operator. The order involves converting two RoPax ferries to pure electric propulsion and is…
Stena Superfast VII and Stena Superfast VIII will be transferred to LR Class and converted to methanol propulsion. Building upon the success of the Stena Germanica in 2015, Lloyd’s Register…
On behalf of Stena Line, Stena RoRo has signed a conversion contract with China Merchants Jinling (Weihai) Shipyard for the installation of an additional cargo deck, increased thruster capacity and…
Maritime union, RMT today condemned P&O head Peter Hebblethwaite over his Parliamentary Committee performance where he admitted staff were paid under £5 an hour. Mr Peter Hebblethwaite who is CEO…
Bergen Engines AS, has been chosen to equip the world’s largest hydrogen ferries servicing Norway’s longest ferry route from Bodø to Lofoten. The ferries will feature 4 x Bergen C25:33L8A…
ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion for new MaineDOT ferry connecting island community to mainland
ABB has been selected by Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) to supply a comprehensive grid-to-propeller solution for the new double-ended, hybrid-electric ferry that will provide essential services between the town…
Last Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the President of the Chios Marine Club, Capt. Antonis Pitsilos and the Vice President Makis Kasmas visited the HQ of the HCG and met the…
The two H2-powered vessels will be built in Norway and will operate in the country’s most challenging Arctic waters Two hydrogen-powered passenger ferries ordered by Norwegiantransport company Torghatten Nord are set for…
New freight ship begins service on Stena Line’s Dublin – Liverpool route boosting capacity by 30%
Swedish ferry company, Stena Line has introduced a larger RoRo ship, Bore Song, on the Dublin – Liverpool (Birkenhead) route. The freight only vessel will increase capacity on the route by 30%.…
Stena Line has entered an agreement to acquire 49 percent of the shares in Morocco based ferry company Africa Morocco Link (AML). AML is headquartered in Tangier operating a ferry…
As part of its ongoing IT digital transformation, P&O Ferries initiates plans to replace its legacy application systems. The British ferry company will expand its partnership with IT service consultant…
An interview with CEO Per Westling reveals how Stena RoRo is preparing its fleet for future regulatory and technological developments. Stena RoRo’s E-Flexer program serves as a platform for RoPax…
RMT, Nautilus and the TUC will hold a joint rally on Wednesday 20 March at Old Palace Yard opposite Parliament SW1P 3JY at 1-2pm demanding a new deal for workers…
19th March 2024 – London, UK: P&O Liberté has now begun commercial sailings between Dover and Calais, carrying passenger and freight customers. Custom designed to navigate the English Channel, this marks the…
Greek Controlled Shipping: An information paper based on data provided to the GSCC by S&P Global Market Intelligence Please find here below an information paper on Greek controlled ships over…