Seajets’ CHAMPION LEAGUE JET 2 is undergoing her final refit at Elefsis Shipyards (ONEX) dry dock ahead of the 2026 summer season.
The vessel (ex ORHAN GAZI 1, JUMBO JET 1) was acquired in April 2024, together with her sister ship CHAMPION LEAGUE JET 1 (ex OSMAN GAZI 1), from Turkish operator IDO.
Built by Austal in Australia in 2007, she has a capacity of 1,200 passengers and 225 cars. Her service speed will be 35 knots.
CORSICA Linea has taken delivery in China of its second LNG-powered RoPax ferry, named CAPU ROSSU.
A dedicated ceremony was held at CMJL Jinling Shipyard, in coordination with industrial partner Stena RoRo. The delivery follows a construction programme that included keel laying in February 2025 and sea trials in January 2026.
CAPU ROSSU is part of a series of vessels designed by Stena RoRo and built at the Weihai shipyard.
According to CORSICA linea, the ship was designed to meet the specific needs of Mediterranean transport. The company expects CAPU ROSSU to reach Marseille in May and to enter service in June on routes serving Corsica.
Two welcome ceremonies are scheduled following the vessel’s arrival in Europe: 11 June in Marseille and 12 June in Ajaccio.
As announced in February (Ferry Shipping News), the 1998-built ferry FYNSHAV has been acquired by Medmar Navi and renamed MEDMAR MARTINA.
The ferry will undergo a refit at Palumbo Shipyard in Naples. A key modification will be the installation of a new stern ramp, currently absent. This upgrade is required for the vessel to obtain authorisation to operate in the Gulf of Naples.
MEDMAR MARTINA has a capacity of approximately: 590 passengers and 100 cars.
In addition to the structural work, the vessel will be repainted in Medmar Navi’s white and blue corporate colours.
The ferry is expected to re-enter service in the Gulf of Naples next summer.
The Port Authority of Barcelona has granted Baleària a concession to build and operate a new passenger and RoRo cargo terminal at the Adosado dock.
Port President José Alberto Carbonell said the project will strengthen operational capacity and support more efficient and sustainable port operations.
Project Scope
The project includes full development of the terminal area:
Additional features:
Phased Development
The project will modernise infrastructure to support Islay-class vessels, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety, with added shore power and sustainable transport features.
From 20 April 2026, the Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO – Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire) becomes mandatory for all RoRo shipments crossing the Smart Border between the UK and the EU.
ELO is a digital system that consolidates all customs and transport data into a single barcode per truck—whether loaded or empty. This barcode is scanned at the border, allowing authorities to instantly access all required declarations for imports, exports, and transit movements.
For RoRo operators, the impact is significant:
In short, ELO is designed to keep high-frequency RoRo traffic flowing efficiently while ensuring full compliance with border formalities.
More details: https://www.douane.gouv.fr/fiche/obligatory-logistics-envelope-elo-key-transition-roro-trade-united-kingdom
The platform simplifies ticketing for Norway’s fragmented RoRo ferry network and aims to improve both customer experience and operator efficiency.
Armateurs de France and the Union des Ports de France call for urgent talks with authorities to avoid disruption at port border crossings.
Source: Open letter (in French)
The refinancing strengthens Fjord Line’s financial platform and supports further emission reduction initiatives.
Heidi Nag Flikka, a board member since 2020 and former CFO (2019–2020), joins from Flekkefjord Sparebank. She brings experience from finance, marine and offshore sectors, including AF Gruppen and SpareBank1 SR-Bank.
Fjord Line positions itself for its next phase following years of modernisation and efficiency improvements, reinforcing its role as Norway’s second-largest international ferry operator.
