Liverpool2, The Port of Liverpool’s deep-water container terminal, has broken a new terminal record after the MSC Federica docked and exchanged 5,452TEUs, the highest number seen from a single vessel in Liverpool since the terminal opened in 2016. The vessel…
As the impact of the Coronavirus tightens its grip on everyday life across Europe, in early April ferry company Stena Line moved to reassure freight and travel customers that it is taking every precaution possible to help ensure the safety…
CalMac has seen passenger numbers drop by 95% since new rules on essential ferry travel were put in place. The west coast ferry operator introduced an essential lifeline timetable last week aimed at keeping essential goods, services and people going…
The technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to provide the design for two new bulk and container carriers. The ships are being built for Dubai-based P&O Maritime Logistics at the Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding yard in China. The order with Wärtsilä…
Three of Fred Olsen’s cruise fleet arrived in the Forth during the week commencing 16 March 2020. The first to arrive on 18 March was Balmoral, which was built in 1988 as Crown Odyssey and lengthened by 30 m in…
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) temporarily granted Red Funnel and Wightlink ferry companies permission for all car ferry passengers to remain in their cars for the duration of the crossings to the Isle of Wight to support the government’s…
The link between France and Britain is vital to the flow of goods, medical supplies and the economies of the UK and EU. P&O Ferries is strengthening its freight operations on the Calais-Dover crossing as part of its commitment to…
Virtu Ferries’ Incat built 110m high speed ferry, Saint John Paul II, has won the High Speed Ferry award in Cruise and Ferry Review’s first ever Ship of the Year awards. Cruise and Ferry is a trusted and reliable source…
Ships Monthly April 2020 The April 2020 issue of Ships Monthly is out now and contains the usual mix of features and news, with a range of outstanding photos, providing you with everything you need to keep up to date…
MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply the engines for a shuttle ferry newbuilding for Tallink Grupp, the Estonian shipping company. A diesel-electric plant comprising 5 × MAN 51/60DF dual-fuel main engines – with LNG as primary fuel…