The February 2025 issue of Ships Monthly is out now, and is packed with all the usual news and outstanding articles and features, covering every aspect of the shipping world.
NEWS
Waterfront – Finlandia Seaways grounds off Norway, cargo vessel adrift in the North Sea storms, and the UK sanctions Russian tankers.
Ferry – Holyhead closure causes ferries to be rerouted around the Irish Sea, Jersey vessel details announced for new services, and new cats destined for the Med.
Cruise – Anniversary meet-ups planned by Carnival, and third ship set to join the Genting Hong Kong fleet.
Naval feature – Photos from San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW), an annual event which started in 1981
Naval – Saudis’ order for Spanish Avante corvettes, and Royal Navy to lose amphibious assault ships Albion and Bulwark.
Cargo – Tanker Cumbrian Fisher heads to Turkey, a Valemax ore carrier gets rotor sails, and US Sealift ship returns to fleet.
Ships Pictorial – Ships pictured around the world, including at Felixstowe, Gibraltar and Auckland, and on the Tyne, Mersey and Clyde.
FEATURES
Balmoral – The historic motor vessel Balmoral, part of the National Historic Ships register, is under restoration in Bristol, and recently marked the 75th anniversary of her launch.
Hebridean Isles –A look back over the career the ferry Hebridean Isles, which was withdrawn in November 2024 after almost 40 years of service on Scotland’s west coast.
Zeebrugge port – The Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium is a major European hub for container shipping, bulk cargo and vehicles and handles over 50 million tonnes of cargo annually.
Weapons class – The design and history of the World War II Weapon class destroyers, often forgotten ships in the post-war Royal Navy.
Maritime Mosaic – Photo feature showcasing ships operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Borealis – Profile of the cruise ship Borealis, which joined Fred. Olsen in 2020, having previously sailed as Rotterdam for Holland America.
HMHS Britannic – HMHS Britannic, the third of the Olympic class ships, never carried a fare-paying passenger, or made a transatlantic voyage.
Brightlingsea –The port of Brightlingsea on the River Colne welcomes small coasters handling a variety of bulk cargoes.
