Category: Passenger Vessel Shipbuilding
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New 3,500-guest ship delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) recently took delivery of a new cruise ship from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The Lloyd’s Register-classed Norwegian Luna is the second ship in a series to be ordered by NCL from the same builder. Norwegian Aqua, the first ship in the series, was handed over in 2025. The newbuild measures 1,056 feet…
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New fast ferry delivered to Sogestran subsidiary
Spain’s Armon Shipyard has handed over a new fast catamaran ferry to French shipping company the Sogestran Group for operation by its subsidiary Morlenn Express. Bindy II was designed by French naval architecture firm Mauric. She was built in fulfilment of an order placed by Morlenn Express in 2023 as part of its fleet renewal…
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Design selected for future ferry for operation on Scotland’s west coast
UK naval architecture firm Rockabill Marine Design (RMD) has entered into an agreement with Seabound Engineering for design work on a new 90-passenger ferry that will be operated on the west coast of Scotland. The ferry will be built by Seabound Engineering in Greencastle, Ireland, with construction scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026.…
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | February 27 – Hydrogen ferry for New York, Finnish low-emission cruise ship and more
A Finnish builder has unveiled a new low-emission cruise ship concept while a US operator has disclosed its planned deployment of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry on the East Coast. Newly ordered vessels include sightseeing boats for operation in Norway, cruise ships for a US-based brand, and a catamaran for use in Alaska. Design work…
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Alaska’s Phillips Cruises and Tours orders additional sightseeing catamaran
Anchorage, Alaska-based Phillips Cruises and Tours has placed an order for a new sightseeing catamaran that will be operated daily in Prince William Sound. The vessel will be a near-identical sister of Chugach Express (pictured), which was handed over to the same owner in 2024. The catamaran will also utilise a design developed by Nic…
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Norwegian Cruise Line taps Italian yard for newbuilding trio
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has secured an order for three new cruise ships from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH). The three vessels will be built for NCLH brands Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, respectively. Each will be a sister ship to the most recent vessels built by Fincantieri for their…
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Germany’s TT-Line exercises option for second Chinese-built hybrid ferry
Germany’s TT-Line exercises option for second Chinese-built hybrid ferry Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | February 11 – Ferry deliveries to Italy and Tanzania, future Swedish hydrogen-ready Ro-Pax and more
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | February 11 – Ferry deliveries to Italy and Tanzania, future Swedish hydrogen-ready Ro-Pax and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Alaska transport department launches tender for replacement ferry
Alaska transport department launches tender for replacement ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | January 29 – UK and Norwegian Ro-Paxes, Russian hydrofoil ferry construction and more
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | January 29 – UK and Norwegian Ro-Paxes, Russian hydrofoil ferry construction and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian yard unveils plans for manufacture of hydrofoil ferries
Russian yard unveils plans for manufacture of hydrofoil ferries Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Chinese yard delivers tour boat for trips around Mount Putuo Island
Chinese yard delivers tour boat for trips around Mount Putuo Island Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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$42m in investments allocated for maritime projects in southern Brazil
$42m in investments allocated for maritime projects in southern Brazil Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | December 26 – Korean and French electric ferries, New Zealand hydrofoil tour boat and more
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | December 26 – Korean and French electric ferries, New Zealand hydrofoil tour boat and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand operator to introduce hydrofoil boat tours on Lake Taupo
New Zealand operator to introduce hydrofoil boat tours on Lake Taupo Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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French inter-municipal agency taps local builder for new electric ferry
French inter-municipal agency taps local builder for new electric ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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South Korea’s Busan Port Authority unveils new electric ferry
South Korea’s Busan Port Authority unveils new electric ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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BC Ferries’ newest 81-metre electric vessel hits the water
BC Ferries’ newest 81-metre electric vessel hits the water Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Keel laid for new Ro-Pax for Scottish operator Western Ferries
Keel laid for new Ro-Pax for Scottish operator Western Ferries Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Chair of Australian ferry operator TT-Line Company dismisses auditor’s insolvency assessment
Chair of Australian ferry operator TT-Line Company dismisses auditor’s insolvency assessment Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Keel laid for new ferry for Scotland’s Shetland Islands Council
Keel laid for new ferry for Scotland’s Shetland Islands Council Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Russia’s Neva Travel to introduce four new vessels on Saint Petersburg routes in 2026
Russia’s Neva Travel to introduce four new vessels on Saint Petersburg routes in 2026 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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HD KSOE Q3 operating profit surges 164.5 per cent year-on-year
HD KSOE Q3 operating profit surges 164.5 per cent year-on-year Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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China’s Guangzhou Public Transport Group welcomes electric tour vessel to fleet
China’s Guangzhou Public Transport Group welcomes electric tour vessel to fleet Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Dongara Marine: celebrating 50 years in the Australian shipbuilding industry
Dongara Marine: celebrating 50 years in the Australian shipbuilding industry Dr Neil Baird Go to baird maritime
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | November 5 – New ferries for Russia and Bermuda plus US cruise ship orders
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | November 5 – New ferries for Russia and Bermuda plus US cruise ship orders Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New hydrofoil ferry enters service in Russia’s Saratov region
New hydrofoil ferry enters service in Russia’s Saratov region Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Moscow’s transport department to receive eight new electric ferries in 2026
Moscow’s transport department to receive eight new electric ferries in 2026 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Dubai builder completes hull of Selar’s new Arctic expedition ship
Dubai builder completes hull of Selar’s new Arctic expedition ship Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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China’s Wuhu Cultural Tourism Investment to welcome new vessel to fleet
China’s Wuhu Cultural Tourism Investment to welcome new vessel to fleet Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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American Cruise Lines to acquire 10 new ships through 2028
American Cruise Lines to acquire 10 new ships through 2028 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Antarctica21’s new hybrid polar cruise ship hits the water
Antarctica21’s new hybrid polar cruise ship hits the water Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Abu Dhabi transport department affiliate acquires new ferries
Abu Dhabi transport department affiliate acquires new ferries Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Finferries signs 20-year deal to electrify Lake Finland ferry services
Finferries signs 20-year deal to electrify Lake Finland ferry services Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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New double-ended ferry to be delivered to Denmark’s Scandlines
New double-ended ferry to be delivered to Denmark’s Scandlines Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Princess Cruises’ newest ship departs on maiden commercial voyage in Mediterranean
Princess Cruises’ newest ship departs on maiden commercial voyage in Mediterranean Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Russia’s Vodohod to introduce additional electric ferry on Saint Petersburg routes
Russia’s Vodohod to introduce additional electric ferry on Saint Petersburg routes Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Sea trials completed for Sun Ferry’s new fast commuter catamaran
Sea trials completed for Sun Ferry’s new fast commuter catamaran Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Princess Cruises welcomes 4,300-guest ship to fleet
Princess Cruises welcomes 4,300-guest ship to fleet Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Russia’s Sozvezdie orders six inland cruise ships from local builder
Russia’s Sozvezdie orders six inland cruise ships from local builder Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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SunStone Maritime Group takes delivery of expedition cruise ship Douglas Mawson
SunStone Maritime Group takes delivery of expedition cruise ship Douglas Mawson Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Celebrity Cruises enters into river cruising with two new ships
Celebrity Cruises enters into river cruising with two new ships Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Beihai Xinyi Cruise’s newest sightseeing catamaran hits the water
Beihai Xinyi Cruise’s newest sightseeing catamaran hits the water Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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New Russian catamaran ferry enters service
New Russian catamaran ferry enters service Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Royal Caribbean’s newest LNG-powered cruise ship launched in Finland
Royal Caribbean’s newest LNG-powered cruise ship launched in Finland Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Port Houston places order for electric catamaran tour boat
Port Houston places order for electric catamaran tour boat Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri files $100m lawsuit over faulty fire insulation panels
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri files $100m lawsuit over faulty fire insulation panels Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Canadian shipbuilder Davie criticises BC Ferries for ordering replacement ships from China
Canadian shipbuilder Davie criticises BC Ferries for ordering replacement ships from China Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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KiwiRail, HD Hyundai Mipo reach final settlement on cancelled ferries
KiwiRail, HD Hyundai Mipo reach final settlement on cancelled ferries Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Trust for Governors Island takes delivery of hybrid ferry
Trust for Governors Island takes delivery of hybrid ferry Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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South Africa operator to welcome electric boat to river safari fleet
South Africa operator to welcome electric boat to river safari fleet Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Russian owner’s newest hydrofoil ferry to be operated in Azov-Black Sea Basin
Russian owner’s newest hydrofoil ferry to be operated in Azov-Black Sea Basin Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Viking Cruises’ newest ocean-going ship launched in Italy
Viking Cruises’ newest ocean-going ship launched in Italy Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Russian yard launches new catamaran ferry
Russian yard launches new catamaran ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Russian yard launches new sightseeing catamaran
Russian yard launches new sightseeing catamaran Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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South Korean operator Starline acquires new catamaran ferry
South Korean operator Starline acquires new catamaran ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Scotland’s Shetland Islands Council awards contract for replacement ferry construction
Scotland’s Shetland Islands Council awards contract for replacement ferry construction Rafael Sanches Go to baird maritime
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Finnish firm wins contract to design six new ferries for Italy’s Grimaldi Group
Finnish firm wins contract to design six new ferries for Italy’s Grimaldi Group Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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New hydrofoil ferry to enter service in Russia’s Saratov Oblast
New hydrofoil ferry to enter service in Russia’s Saratov Oblast Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Oceanco launches 111-metre superyacht
Oceanco launches 111-metre superyacht Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Spain’s shipyards to receive over $640m in government financing through 2029
Spain’s shipyards to receive over $640m in government financing through 2029 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Philippine operator FastCat welcomes five new ferries to fleet
Philippine operator FastCat welcomes five new ferries to fleet Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Norwegian shipbuilder Brodrene Aa files for bankruptcy following ferry contract cancellations
Norwegian shipbuilder Brodrene Aa files for bankruptcy following ferry contract cancellations Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Italian yard launches TUI Cruises’ newest LNG-fuelled ship
Italian yard launches TUI Cruises’ newest LNG-fuelled ship Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Switzerland’s Twerenbold Reisen takes delivery of river cruise ship
Switzerland’s Twerenbold Reisen takes delivery of river cruise ship Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 28 – Russian electric river ferries, cruise ship sea trials and more
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 28 – Russian electric river ferries, cruise ship sea trials and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Rocket Rebel – UK operator welcomes fast sightseeing boat to River Thames fleet
VESSEL REVIEW | Rocket Rebel – UK operator welcomes fast sightseeing boat to River Thames fleet Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian yard floats out new electric river ferry
Russian yard floats out new electric river ferry Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Fincantieri, Saudi Red Sea Authority enter agreement for maritime tourism development
Fincantieri, Saudi Red Sea Authority enter agreement for maritime tourism development Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Japan’s ship exports drop more than 30 per cent despite global boom
Japan’s ship exports drop more than 30 per cent despite global boom Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Royal Caribbean’s newest LNG-fuelled ship starts sea trials
Royal Caribbean’s newest LNG-fuelled ship starts sea trials Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Russia’s Cherepovets City Government orders electric catamaran ferry
Russia’s Cherepovets City Government orders electric catamaran ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Russian yard floats out hydrofoil commuter ferry
Russian yard floats out hydrofoil commuter ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Torghatten Nord’s newest electric ferry sails on delivery voyage to Norway
Torghatten Nord’s newest electric ferry sails on delivery voyage to Norway Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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AWARDS 2024 | Best Small Fast Ferry – Sea Express III – SeaCat Ships
AWARDS 2024 | Best Small Fast Ferry – Sea Express III – SeaCat Ships Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MSC Cruises’ newest LNG-fuelled ship formally named
MSC Cruises’ newest LNG-fuelled ship formally named Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime