As experienced throughout the fall and winter of 2021/22, the impact of crew shortages at BC Ferries is expected to continue through the spring and into summer, affecting sailing times and plans to provide additional service on some routes. Read more on BC Ferries…
https://ferryshippingnews.com/bc-ferries-crewing-challenges-expected-for-peak-summer-season/
In a speech to the House of Commons, Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps announced several measures, including ensuring that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and that ferries are fit for purpose. “P&O Ferries’ failure to see reason, to recognise the public anger and to...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/po-ferries-new-powers-to-protect-maritime-workers/
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana has just made public the decision not to award to the Spanish shipyard Hijos de J. Barreras the order for a new ferry. The reason seems to be that some documents and certifications are missing with the submitted offer. The new hybrid-powered ferry should be used to...
Overall increase in revenue and throughput for all business sectors in 2021 Detailed summary…
https://ferryshippingnews.com/financial-results-port-of-thessaloniki/
Fosen Yard AS has entered a letter of intent with the Mayor of Stralsund to lease facilities at Volkswerft (former MV Werften Stralsund / Nordic Yards / P+S Werften) Read more on Fosen Yards’ LinkedIn…
https://ferryshippingnews.com/fosen-yards-to-expand-in-germany/
Following the breaking news announcement that MSC Group will enter the capital of Moby through a capital increase aimed at paying Tirrenia in Amministrazione Straordinaria (Tirrenia AS = bad company controlled by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development) to allow the immediate reorganization of...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/how-will-msc-group-rescue-moby-and-tirrenia/
Telenor Maritime has become the first provider to deliver connectivity services for passengers on board La Méridionale. The 5-year contract, signed December 2021, will provide passengers and crew with mobile and wi-fi services during their 39-hour long journey on board GIROLATA and PELAGOS. Both...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/telenor-maritime-connecting-people-on-board-39-hour-long-journey/
Greek Levante Ferries announced the purchase of the Marix Lines’ QUEEN CORAL 8 from Japan. She is the sixth vessel added to its fleet and will be converted into a ropax ferry with a carrying capacity for 1,300 passengers and 430 cars or 80 trucks (12m) [1,000 lane meters]. The ship was built in...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/levante-ferries-purchased-marix-lines-queen-coral-8/