Category: Ro-Pax
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for January/February 2026
WORK BOAT WORLD: Unmanned systems specialist Nauticus Robotics has appointed Dr Kjerstin Easton as Vice President of Software. Easton brings more than a decade of software development leadership. At X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google X), she led marine-focused AI and autonomy teams at Tidal developing real-world robotic systems. She previously led robotic perception at…
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Philippine Coast Guard ends dive operations on sunken ferry
The Philippine Coast Guard has terminated dive operations on the wreck of a passenger vessel that sank in an incident that claimed more than 60 lives off the southern Philippine province of Basilan late last month. In an interview with local radio station DZBB on Thursday, February 26, coast guard spokesperson Captain Noemie Cayabyab said…
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One killed after fire ignites on ferry off Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has confirmed that one person was killed after a fire broke out on a passenger vessel as it was en route to Singapore on Friday, February 20. The incident on the Liberia-registered Ro-Pax ferry World Legacy occurred at around 04:00 local time on Friday. The MPA said…
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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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Stena Line completes acquisition of Finnish ferry operator Wasaline
Stena Line completes acquisition of Finnish ferry operator Wasaline Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Corsica Linea calls for resumption of activity following strike action
Corsica Linea calls for resumption of activity following strike action Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Ferry runs aground during docking manoeuvres in Greece’s Dodecanese Islands
Ferry runs aground during docking manoeuvres in Greece’s Dodecanese Islands Jens Karsten 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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VIDEO | Philippine ferry tragedy death toll climbs to 29
VIDEO | Philippine ferry tragedy death toll climbs to 29 Will Xavier 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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VIDEO | 15 dead, others missing after ferry sinks off Basilan, Philippines
VIDEO | 15 dead, others missing after ferry sinks off Basilan, Philippines Will Xavier Go to baird maritime
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Five dead, one missing after river boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Benue State
Five dead, one missing after river boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Benue State Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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TS Laevad, Estonian Regional Affairs Ministry amend ferry services contract
TS Laevad, Estonian Regional Affairs Ministry amend ferry services contract Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Damaged ferry leaks coolant off Prince Edward Island, Canada
Damaged ferry leaks coolant off Prince Edward Island, Canada Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Tallink sees slight passenger growth in December 2025 as cargo volumes drop
Tallink sees slight passenger growth in December 2025 as cargo volumes drop Jens Karsten 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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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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Ferry captain was absent from bridge on 1,000 trips through channel where recent grounding occurred in South Korea, investigators say
Ferry captain was absent from bridge on 1,000 trips through channel where recent grounding occurred in South Korea, investigators say Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Korea Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant following ferry grounding
Korea Coast Guard seeks arrest warrant following ferry grounding Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Stricken ferry in South Korea towed to port as authorities launch probe
Stricken ferry in South Korea towed to port as authorities launch probe Reuters 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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Cargo shift causes damage to multiple vehicles on Scottish ferry
Cargo shift causes damage to multiple vehicles on Scottish ferry Gareth Havelock 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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VIDEO | Ferry strikes pier and moored vessel in central Istanbul
VIDEO | Ferry strikes pier and moored vessel in central Istanbul Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Scottish Government brings Clyde and Hebrides ferries under full public control
Scottish Government brings Clyde and Hebrides ferries under full public control Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Crewman killed in mishap on Greek ferry
Crewman killed in mishap on Greek ferry Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Inadvertent “station freeze” led to Texas ferry collision, says NTSB
Inadvertent “station freeze” led to Texas ferry collision, says NTSB Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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Great Lakes ferry hits moored sister ship in Michigan’s Ludington Harbor
Great Lakes ferry hits moored sister ship in Michigan’s Ludington Harbor Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Stena Line awarded contract to continue operation of Gdynia–Karlskrona route
Stena Line awarded contract to continue operation of Gdynia–Karlskrona route Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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DFDS reports solid July 2025 freight growth in most areas
DFDS reports solid July 2025 freight growth in most areas Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Croatian government orders local shipyard to halt asbestos removal on ferry following protests
Croatian government orders local shipyard to halt asbestos removal on ferry following protests Gareth Havelock 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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DFDS lowers 2025 profit outlook due to Mediterranean headwinds
DFDS lowers 2025 profit outlook due to Mediterranean headwinds Alan Bosworth Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO | Passengers evacuated after ferry suffers onboard fire in Helsinki, Finland
VIDEO | Passengers evacuated after ferry suffers onboard fire in Helsinki, Finland Jens Karsten 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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Greek ferry captain charged following grounding in Aegean Sea
Greek ferry captain charged following grounding in Aegean Sea Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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InfraRed Capital Partners acquires Norwegian vessel operator GulenSkyss
InfraRed Capital Partners acquires Norwegian vessel operator GulenSkyss Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Scottish ferry operator CalMac seeking compensation from shipyard for vessel repair
Scottish ferry operator CalMac seeking compensation from shipyard for vessel repair Jens Karsten Go to baird maritime
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Florida transport officials say captain’s error caused ferry strike on boarding ramp
Florida transport officials say captain’s error caused ferry strike on boarding ramp Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Japan-China ferry service to resume after five-year suspension
Japan-China ferry service to resume after five-year suspension Alan Bosworth 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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Charges filed against New Zealand ferry operator over 2024 grounding
Charges filed against New Zealand ferry operator over 2024 grounding Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Stena Line invests £17m to expand facilities at Birkenhead
Stena Line invests £17m to expand facilities at Birkenhead Alan Bosworth 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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Viking Line presents concept for “world’s largest” fully electric Ro-Pax ferry
Viking Line presents concept for “world’s largest” fully electric Ro-Pax ferry Alan Bosworth 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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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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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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Finnlines posts higher Q1 profit amid regional tensions
Finnlines posts higher Q1 profit amid regional tensions Jens Karsten 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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South Korean investigators cite stability and steering issues in Sewol ferry tragedy
South Korean investigators cite stability and steering issues in Sewol ferry tragedy Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian firm unveils new river ferry design
Russian firm unveils new river ferry design Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Grimaldi Group orders new ferries for Mediterranean and Baltic Sea routes
Grimaldi Group orders new ferries for Mediterranean and Baltic Sea routes Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | March 12 – Focus on ferries: UK, US and Danish electric vessels plus a Chinese vehicle transporter and an Indonesian catamaran
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | March 12 – Focus on ferries: UK, US and Danish electric vessels plus a Chinese vehicle transporter and an Indonesian catamaran Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Chinese yard launches new vehicle ferry for operation in eastern Zhejiang province
Chinese yard launches new vehicle ferry for operation in eastern Zhejiang province Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Balearia gross profit jumps 11 per cent in FY2024
Balearia gross profit jumps 11 per cent in FY2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Austal reports strong growth in H1 FY2025 earnings
Austal reports strong growth in H1 FY2025 earnings Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Ex-Fjord1 ferry to serve Canada’s Nova Scotia-Prince Edward Island route
Ex-Fjord1 ferry to serve Canada’s Nova Scotia-Prince Edward Island route Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MOL’s newest LNG-fuelled ferry begins operational sailings
MOL’s newest LNG-fuelled ferry begins operational sailings Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on new electric Ro-Pax for Canada’s BC Ferries
Construction begins on new electric Ro-Pax for Canada’s BC Ferries Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Stena Line ferry services resume from Holyhead after extended closures
Stena Line ferry services resume from Holyhead after extended closures Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Germany’s FRS acquires Rhine-crossing Loreley ferry line
Germany’s FRS acquires Rhine-crossing Loreley ferry line Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Scottish operator CalMac admits newest ferry emits more CO2 compared to predecessor
Scottish operator CalMac admits newest ferry emits more CO2 compared to predecessor Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024
Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Stena RoRo takes delivery of new battery hybrid vessel for Brittany Ferries
Stena RoRo takes delivery of new battery hybrid vessel for Brittany Ferries Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company takes delivery of new Ro-Pax ferry for Long Island Sound crossings
Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company takes delivery of new Ro-Pax ferry for Long Island Sound crossings Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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BC Ferries submits five-newbuild plan to increase ferry capacity
BC Ferries submits five-newbuild plan to increase ferry capacity Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Funding approved for replacement ferry for Scotland’s Fair Isle community
Funding approved for replacement ferry for Scotland’s Fair Isle community Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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12 deaths reported on EU-registered vessels in 2023
12 deaths reported on EU-registered vessels in 2023 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Scotland’s CalMac welcomes newest ferry to fleet
Scotland’s CalMac welcomes newest ferry to fleet Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Chinese operator to invest in hybrid cross-strait ferries
Chinese operator to invest in hybrid cross-strait ferries Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Canadian operator expects ferry to return to service nearly three months following wharf collision
Canadian operator expects ferry to return to service nearly three months following wharf collision Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime