Red Funnel Ferries and Artemis Technologies have advanced their partnership to deliver the UK’s first zero-emission, high-speed passenger ferry. The Artemis EF-24 Passenger ferry, set to operate between Southampton and West Cowes by late 2025, will utilize electric hydrofoil technology to “fly”...
2025 Newsletter week 09
Torghatten AB Orders Two Battery-Hybrid Passenger Vessels
Työvene and Torghatten AB have signed a contract for building 2pcs Plug-in Battery-Hybrid passenger vessels. The vessels will operate on the route between Koster islands and Strömstad on the west coast of Sweden. The designer of the vessels is Multi Maritime AS. The total contract value is over 20...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/torghatten-ab-orders-two-battery-hybrid-passenger-vessels/
Saronic Ferries: A New Identity for a New Era
Saronic Ferries is refreshing its corporate identity with new colours and a redesigned logo, inspired by the landscapes of the Saronic Islands. The update, created by G Design Studio, reflects the company’s focus on innovation and sustainability. In 2025, Saronic Ferries will introduce its sixth...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/saronic-ferries-a-new-identity-for-a-new-era/
Moby and Tirrenia CIN Merger Set to Take Shape in the Coming Months
Moby Group’s top management has confirmed to labour unions that the long-planned merger of Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione (CIN) into Moby is progressing and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. CIN, the vehicle company that owns the Tirrenia brand and assets, was established when...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/moby-and-tirrenia-cin-merger-set-to-take-shape-in-the-coming-months/
Grimaldi Considering Methanol and Multi-Fuel Propulsion for Finnlines’ Next RoPax Newbuildings
In its Financial Statements 2024 and Financial Review January-December 2024, the Grimaldi Group revealed that its subsidiary Finnlines “is currently considering a further investment of EUR 500 million in three new RoPax vessels, which will be powered by methanol engines capable of running on other...
L’Aures, Yet Another New Ferry Company for Algeria
SANTA CRUZ, the former MOBY CORSE is preparing to set sail again between Algeria and the European Continent under the new company name L’Aures. The name L’Aures likely comes from the Aurès Mountains, a mountain range in northeastern Algeria. This range is historically and culturally significant as...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/laures-yet-another-new-ferry-company-for-algeria/
Finnlines Reports Strong Growth and Green Investments in 2024
Finnlines has published its financial statements and review for the period January–December 2024. The report highlights a solid financial performance, continued fleet expansion, and strategic route developments aimed at strengthening the company’s market position across Europe. Financial...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/finnlines-reports-strong-growth-and-green-investments-in-2024/
DFDS Secures New Six-Year Contract with Danish Defence for Military Transport
DFDS has secured a new six-year contract with the Danish Defence to provide up to eight freight ferries for the transport of military equipment amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty. The contract, which expands the scope of the current agreement, will commence in 2026. Under its terms, the RoRo...