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Jul 11
3

Jersey Reviews Failed Joint Ferry Tender

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The Government of Jersey’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified key failings in the joint ferry procurement process with Guernsey.

  • No shared governance or joint evaluation of bids.
  • No use of best practice models from UK/EU.
  • Commercial Services lacked clear oversight role.
  • External consultants were needed due to limited internal capacity.

A formal lessons-learned and benchmarking exercise is recommended by end 2025 to improve future joint procurement.

Section 6.2 (page 44) of the PAC report sheds light on Condor’s role in the failed Jersey–Guernsey ferry procurement:

  • Final Contender: Condor was the only firm remaining in the final stages before being rejected by Jersey, although Guernsey had scored its bid positively.
  • Financial Concerns: Jersey’s officials raised serious issues about Condor’s financial stability. A letter from Condor warned it might need up to £36 million in support to continue operations if unsuccessful in the tender.
  • Guernsey Moves Ahead: Frustrated by delays in Jersey, Guernsey went ahead and awarded their contract to a Condor/Brittany Ferries joint bid, leaving Jersey to launch a separate tender.
  • Resulting Split: Guernsey signed with Brittany/Condor, but Jersey chose DFDS in December 2024, marking the end of Condor’s 60-year continuous service
Jul 11
4

P&O Ferries to Close Teesport–Zeebrugge Route

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P&O Ferries has informed staff that its Teesport–Zeebrugge route will close by the end of July, marking the end of its presence in Teesport.

  • The move is part of a strategic shift to focus on Tilbury and Hull.
  • Route vessel NORBAY will be redeployed elsewhere in the network.
  • Zeebrugge-Hull is expected to return to RoRo operations by mid-August. Serving now is container feeder FREYA.

This follows a series of route restructurings on the North Sea.

Jul 11
3

YIT to Extend West Harbour for Port of Helsinki

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YIT has been awarded a €27.6 million contract by the Port of Helsinki to extend the quay field at the southern tip of West Harbour, Jätkäsaari.

  • Part of Helsinki’s long-term port renewal plan to consolidate all Tallinn traffic at West Harbour.
  • Works include dredging, land reclamation, quay construction, and technical infrastructure.
  • Construction begins summer 2025, completing autumn 2027, with uninterrupted port operations.

The project supports future passenger and freight growth and prepares the port for vessel electrification.

Source: YIT Corporation

Rendering: PES-Arkkitehdit Oy via Port of Helsinki

Jul 11
1

IMAGE CARDS

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The Norwegian Ship Design Company posted a sneek peek of the battery ferry HELGØY, showing off at the Montex shipyard in Gdansk. The Torghatten ferry will soon head to Hvide Sande Shipyard for outfitting and final delivery. The Norwegian Ship Design Company have been acting as ship designers.

Source: The Norwegian Ship Design Company on Linkedin

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with South Korea’s Starline Co. Ltd. for the delivery of a new Damen Fast Ferry 4212. Available from stock at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam, the shipbuilder expects to deliver the vessel just seven weeks after the contract signing on 12th May.

Source: Damen

Jul 05
3

Tallink’s Q2: Passenger Numbers on the Rise, Growth Driven by Finland Route

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  • AS Tallink Grupp transported 1,488,128 passengers in Q2 2025, up 2.5% year-on-year.
  • June saw a 4.9% rise, with 598,977 passengers carried.
  • Growth was driven by the Estonia–Finland route, which posted a 4.9% increase in Q2 and a 14.8% surge in June.
  • The Finland–Sweden route grew by 2.8% over the quarter.
  • Passenger numbers on the Estonia–Sweden route declined by 10.9%, due to fleet deployment and scheduling changes.
  • Freight volumes fell by 22.8%, with 67,038 cargo units transported.
  • Passenger vehicles rose by 1.4% to 212,782 units.
  • The quarter also included the sale of STAR I and the chartering of ROMANTIKA to Algeria.

“The increase in passenger numbers reflects our customers’ trust and the continuing recovery of travel demand,” said Paavo Nõgene, CEO of Tallink Grupp. “The freight segment remains more challenging, but we are ready to scale up cargo volumes as the market improves.”

Jul 05
3

Øresund Line Sees Passenger Growth in First Half of 2025

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  • Øresundslinjen carried 2,790,079 passengers in H1 2025, up 2% from 2,738,880 in the same period last year.
  • The route between Helsingør and Helsingborg continues to grow since ForSea was acquired by Molslinjen two years ago.
  • CEO Kristian Durhuus attributes the growth to ferry renovations, new restaurant concepts, digitised booking, and a simpler ticket structure.
  • Passenger numbers are up for the second consecutive year, raising hopes for further growth.
  • Car volumes have not yet shown the same increase. “We are missing a few hundred cars,” Durhuus noted.
Jul 05
3

CAPU ROSSU hits the water!

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CORSICA linea proudly announced the successful float-out of CAPU ROSSU, its next-generation LNG-powered RoPax vessel, at the CMJL Jinling shipyard in Weihai, China.

This major milestone, marking the end of the structural assembly, brings Corsica Linea closer to a summer 2026 entry into service. Designed by Stena RoRo as part of the E-Flexer series, CAPU ROSSU will offer:

  • 1,035 passengers and 234 cabins
  • 120 trailers + 180 cars
  • Dual-fuel Wärtsilä engines (LNG)
  • A new standard in comfort, capacity, and sustainability

Sea trials are set for erly 2026, with delivery expected in March.

Jul 05
3

Stena Foreteller Returns With Fourth Deck and 30% More Capacity

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  • STENA FORETELLER will return to service on the Europoort (Rotterdam) – Immingham route at the end of July, following a major rebuild and renovation at CMI Jinling, Weihai.
  • A new fourth vehicle deck has been added, increasing capacity by 30%. Lane metres have risen from 3,000 to 4,000.
  • The investment boosts efficiency and reduces CO₂ emissions per cargo unit.
  • Stena RoRo led the project, with Stena line highlighting it as part of the company’s strategy to cut emissions by 30% by 2030.
  • The vessel is now equipped with a shore power connection system, upgraded bow thrusters, and additional mooring winches.
  • Preventive maintenance and system upgrades were carried out, and the vessel has been repainted.
  • Sister ship STENA FORERUNNER will undergo the same rebuild starting at the end of the summer.
Jul 05
3

Godby Shipping: Charter Extensions and New Contracts

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Tonnage provider Godby Shipping says on Linkedin that the RoRo market remains stable with continued demand for reliable tonnage.

  • The firm time charter for MISTRAL with Sea-Cargo has been extended until 31 October 2025, with the option until December 2025 remaining unchanged.
  • BALTIC BRIGHT time charter for Holmen has been extended until 31 December 2026.
  • AURORA, now on charter to Peregar, will go on charter to DFDS from January to December 2026 with options. AURORA will trade in DFDS North Sea network between Norway, UK and Belgium.
  • Godby’s other vessels remain on charter as below:
    • MIMER Midline August 2025
    • MIDAS CMA CGM December 2026 + option June 2027

LYSVIK/LYSBRIS DFDS December 2026 + options 2030