April 6, 2025
The government of Malta plans to issue a tender for a new Gozo Channel ferry by mid-2025, Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri announced in parliament on Tuesday. The vessel will be built to Gozo Channel specifications and replace the leased Greek-owned Nikolaus, which has been in service since 2019 as a temporary solution.
Three of the four ferries currently serving the Ċirkewwa–Mġarr route are state-owned.
Shadow Minister for Gozo Alex Borg called for a broader strategy, urging investment in a new, environmentally compliant fleet using EU funds. He also proposed studying the need for a fifth vessel dedicated to freight transport.
