On 19 May 2025, ANEK Lines’ RoPax KRITI I (built in 1979) departed under tow for Aliaga, Turkey, marking the end of her 28-year service in Greece. She was sold for scrap in March 2025 after being laid up in Elefsis Bay since 7 October 2024.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries’ acquisition (ex STENA) LIVIA has left drydock in Denmark to make her way home (New Zealand). There will be a couple of stops in Europe and the UK before heading to Wellington via the Panama Canal. Her estimated arrival date is 1 July.
Photo: Bluebridge
Africa Morocco Link is set to charter the RoPax AF CLAUDIA for the Operación Paso del Estrecho (OPE) 2025, operating between Tangier Med and Algeciras.
The vessel is currently in service on the Venice–Igoumenitsa–Patras route for Attica Group.
SPIRIT OF TASMANIA V returned from her second sea trial during last weekend. Rauma Marine Constructions expects to deliver her soon.
Photo: RMC
On 20 May 2025, CORSICA linea became the first ferry operator to connect to the new shore power system at the Port of Sète. The DANIELLE CASANOVA was successfully plugged in, marking a major step toward “zero-emission” calls.
Photo: Port de Sète
CLdN unveiled one of their H5 vessels, SERAPHINE, at Liverpool Cruise Port on 15th May. The RoRo is part of CLdN’s advanced fleet of larger vessels designed to carry more cargo while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
Photo: Scott Mackey