The technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to provide the ship design for a new, state-of-the-art krill fishing vessel, which when delivered will be the largest and most efficient of its kind in the world. The ship design order was…
Ships Monthly May 2020 The latest issue of Ships Monthly is out now, with plenty of outstanding features, as well as a rund down on the impact of Covid-19 on the ferry and cruise industry. NEWS – How the shipping…
To ensure continued lifeline services are maintained to the Isle of Lewis, ferry operator CalMac has made changes to its overnight freight service. From 23 March to 15 July the overnight freight service will be discontinued and freight will be…
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…
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…