The June 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, including an extra 32-page ferry guide covering UK ferry service in 2025.
NEWS AND REGULARS
Waterfront – Bleak future for the historic Mersey ferry Royal Iris, warship Formidable comes to London, collision in Vietnam, and a last Hapag-Lloyd boxboat to Southampton.
News feature – Farewell to Channel stalwart Normandie, and a look at the introduction of two new E-Flexers.
Ferry – Battery-powered ferry ready for Norway, Grimaldi Group continue fleet renewal, and slow start for Jersey’s new operator.
Cruise – First disposals of NCL cruise ships since the pandemic, further residential ships planned, and largest Disney ship to date floated out.
Naval – Operation High Mast sets sail, Greece set to overhaul naval forces, and Russia builds underwater force.
Cargo – Wan Hai Lines continues fleet expansion, Stolt-Nielsen takes control of joint venture, and TS Lines leaves transpacific trade.
Ships Pictorial – Ships around the world, including at Portsmouth, on the Forth, the Solent and the Scheldt, as well as off Gibraltar.
Shipspotting – Photo feature of modern oil/chemical tankers currently in service, transporting cargoes of crude oil or refined petroleum products.
32-PAGE FERRY GUIDE
A 32-page bumper guide to the ferry industry of the United Kingdom and Ireland, covering the latest changes to the busy ferry scene around the country.
Ordered by operator, as follows: Brittany Ferries, DFDS, Irish Ferries, P&O Ferries, Stena Line, Transmanche, Cal Mac, Pentland Ferries, Northlink Ferries, Orkney Ferries, Shetland Ferries, Western Ferries, Isle of Man, Red Funnel, Wightlink, and local operations, with a map of major ferry ports
FEATURES
Fire engines at sea – Drilling for oil is dangerous and requires specialist fire-fighting and dive support vessels, ready to tackle any emergencies.
Davie Shipbuilding – This year marks 200 years of the Canadian shipyard Davie Shipbuilding, which has operated under various names.
Salt Ships – The shortsea ships involved in the Torrevieja salt trade take the commodity round the world.
Uganda on tour – A voyage on the famous liner Uganda 45 years ago, when 400 students enjoyed an educational cruise around the Med.
Maritime Mosaic – Some of the many container ships using the Thames, which plays a vital role in connecting the UK to global trade networks.
The final victory – The destruction of the Japanese cruiser Haguro by Royal Navy destroyers.
Celestyal – Profile of the cruise company Celestyal, which operates a fleet of just two cruise ships and originally specialised in Mediterranean itineraries.
