The Ferries Division within the Irish Continental Group has demonstrated exceptional performance. Revenues surged by 4.4% in the initial 10 months of the year. Notably, in the period leading up to November 18th, there was a remarkable 12.4% increase in car shipments and a 3.3% rise in Ro-Ro...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/irish-ferries-boosts-revenues-as-passenger-numbers-soar/
O Ferries took delivery of its second double-ender on November 29th at GSI shipyard China.
https://ferryshippingnews.com/po-liberte-officially-accepted/
The first 100% electric ship for Portuguese TTSL – Transtejo Soflusa made its maiden voyage between Seixal and Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) on 28 November 2023 . With a maximum capacity of 544 passengers, the zero-emission ship is the first of 10 new eco-friendly catamarans for the River Tagus, built by...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/maiden-voyage-for-cegonha-branca-the-white-stork/
Following the recent successful approval of the merger plan, which involves the absorption of ANEK by Attica, the Group is now embarking on a new “green era” marked by both new investments and organic growth. In the initial phase, the giant ferry operator is undertaking fleet restructuring within...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/fleet-restructuring-from-attica-after-the-merger-with-anek-lines/
Tallink Grupp’s ISABELLE, long-term chartered by Bridgemans Services Group, is set to serve as on-site workforce accommodation for the Woodfibre LNG liquified natural gas export project near Squamish, BC, starting in spring 2024. Read more on the Bridgemans Services website.
https://ferryshippingnews.com/new-destination-new-role-for-baltic-veteran/
25 November 2023, Scandlines’ new zero direct emissions freight ferry was traditionally launched from the Turkish Cemre Shipyard. The ferry will be named FUTURA at a naming ceremony in connection with its deployment on the Fehmarn Belt in 2024. With 10MWh, FUTURA will have the world’s largest...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/launching-of-scandlines-new-zero-direct-emissions-ferry-futura/
Sefine Shipyard delivered NEREA (Newbuilding 54), a hybrid dual-fuel Diesel/LNG/Electric ferry to Caronte&Tourist. Photo source…
https://ferryshippingnews.com/sefine-delivers-a-fine-new-ferry/
The European Commission adopted on 29 November 2023 a series of proposals designed to improve the experience of passengers and travellers by strengthening their rights. The new rules will build on lessons learned, including the recent experiences of the COVID-19 crisis and the bankruptcy of the...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/eu-improved-rights-and-better-information-for-travellers/
BC Ferries’ net earnings (compared to same period last year) Passengers Vehicles…
https://ferryshippingnews.com/bc-ferries-q2-results-2023-reflect-continued-strong-traffic/