The Port of Gothenburg has appointed Wallenius Wilhelmsen as the new operator for the port’s vehicle and RoRo terminal, following a recently conducted procurement process. The operator will take over operations in February 2026 under a twelve-year concession agreement.
Brittany Ferries and the Port of Saint-Malo proudly welcomed the SAINT-MALO, a RoPax ferry and namesake of this iconic destination, on her maiden visit.
As the third E-Flexer in Brittany Ferries’ fleet, SAINT-MALO represents a bold step towards greener maritime transport. Powered by LNG dual fuel propulsion and equipped with a 11.5 MWh battery hybrid system, she is a shining example of innovation in action.
SAINT-MALO will soon be joined by her sister ship, GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE, further cementing Brittany Ferries’ commitment to sustainable travel.
That’s why SAINT-MALO also tested the installations in the porto of Ouistreham, Caen.
Photo: Richard Vito
The newest addition to the Brittany Ferries fleet, the hybrid SAINT-MALO, also arrived in Portsmouth for the very first time.
She is the first Brittany Ferries vessel to refuel with LNG at the port and is one of two ships set to connect to Portsmouth’s shore power system when it becomes operational later this year.
SAINT-MALO conducted berthing trials during her visit and is preparing to enter service on the St Malo route, scheduled for 12 February.
Stena Line’s ferry services on the Holyhead – Dublin route resumed on January 16th following the closure of the ferry berths at Holyhead Port in early December.
Source: Port of Tallinn Photo: Argo Viikvald
Gotlandsbolaget has revealed a new livery for ex-DFDS ferries, now named NORDIC CROWN and NORDIC PEARL. The ships will sport a red, white, and aqua-green scheme inspired by sea tones between Copenhagen and Oslo. The DFDS Maltese cross on the chimney is replaced by Gotlandsbolaget’s “G”. PEARL, currently in dry dock for upgrades including repainting, will return to Copenhagen on January 24th, with CROWN to follow in March.
RoRo GIUSEPPE LUCCHESI has changed name into STENA SHIPPER, and flies the Danish flag.
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