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2025 Newsletter week 47

Nov 21
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Ferryhopper Launches Real-Time Disruption Platform

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Ferryhopper has introduced the first fully integrated real-time disruption platform for ferry travel. The new Ferry Travel Alerts page provides verified updates on delays, cancellations, and schedule changes.

Ferry travel in regions such as Greece, Italy, and Spain is often affected by last-minute disruptions. Until now, passengers had to search multiple sources for accurate information. Ferryhopper’s new tool centralises everything in one place.

Key Features

  • Live updates across all operators and routes.
  • Real-time details on delays and cancellations.
  • Mobile-optimised design.
  • 24/7 updates from Ferryhopper’s content and support team.

The platform uses advanced AI supported by human oversight. It is the first global tool to gather all critical ferry disruption information in real time.

CEO Christos Spatharakis said the company continues to invest in innovation to make ferry travel more transparent and reliable.

The Alerts page builds on Ferryhopper’s earlier innovations, such as online ticket modification, digital boarding passes and the first ferry ChatGPT plugin.

Travellers can access the new Ferry Travel Alerts page on Ferryhopper.

Nov 21
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IMAGE CARDS

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According to a recent decision by the Governor of the Hellenic Public Ports Authority, the ferry LEXA (ex ALEXANDRA L, AQUA MARIA, MYRTIDIOTISSA, ANEMOS, KURUSHIMA MARU, FERRY MUROTO) must be removed from Neos Molos in the Drapetsona/Keratsini area.

The decision cites environmental and safety concerns, as well as the protection of other ships operating in the port. LEXA has been laid up at Keratsini since June 2019 and was never reactivated. She is expected to be sold for scrap.

Built in Japan in 1975, she was sold to Nomicos Lines in 1989 and subsequently operated within Hellenic coastal shipping. She has a capacity for 1,200 passengers and 175 cars, with a service speed of 18 knots.

Photo: Dimitris Mendakis

HSC FAIRWEATHER Sold to Seajets

HSC FAIRWEATHER, recently sold to Seajets, is on her way to Greece from Ibiza. The vessel has been renamed SPEEDLINK JET and now flies the Cypriot flag.

Originally built in 2004 by Derecktor Shipyards in Bridgeport (Connecticut) for the Alaska Marine Highway System, she was sold in March 2021 to Servicios y Concesiones Marítimas Ibicencas (Trasmapi) for service between Alcudia (Mallorca) and Ciutadella (Menorca).

The fast ferry has capacity for 400 passengers and 65 cars, and a service speed of 32 knots.

Photo: Vessels Tracker

MOBY ZAZA Is Now a Cruise Ship

The former MOBY ZAZA returns to service as WORLD LEGACY, a ‘party ship’ offering short cruises and overnight stays from Singapore starting 18 December.

She was built in 1982 as OLAU BRITANNIA for Olau Line, who used her on Sheerness—Vlissingen service.

More information on her new career: https://worldcruises.com.sg/press-release/