Fred. Olsen Express is set to enhance its cargo operations with the addition of the RoRo BREÑAS CARGO, which will begin service this summer, connecting La Palma with the islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote.
With the arrival of BREÑAS CARGO—formerly AKRANES of Smyril Line—the company will operate three RoRo vessels dedicated exclusively to freight transport. These services are managed through Fred. Olsen’s freight division.
CLdN’s RoRo DELPHINE has completed her first sailing since the onboard fire incident on 16th April. She undertook the overnight voyage between Zeebrugge and Killingholme after being authorised to operate at a reduced capacity (6,000 lane metres vs 8,000 lane metres).
While the official investigation into the cause of the fire remains to be concluded, CLdN can confirm the incident originated from a car unit loaded onboard the ship.
Based on the information gathered so far, CLdN has ruled out a fully electric vehicle (BEV) as the cause of the incident.
Last week, we published the “Battery MWh Top 5”, but we mistakenly omitted HINNØY, the latest ferry from Torghatten Nord. We have now also included CHINA ZORRILLA, which is scheduled for delivery later this year.
Just look at AMPÈRE, the first electric ferry, equipped with only 1 MWh of batteries!
Scandlines has renewed its long-standing cooperation with NABU for another three years, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable ferry operations. Key initiatives include:
In anticipation of the new “ECAMED” (see under “organisations”, MONTE D’ORO and MÉDITERRANÉE have completed scheduled refurbishment works to meet the new requirements.
Corsica Linea has been preparing for this shift for over five years, with a clear focus on reducing the environmental footprint of its fleet while maintaining operational reliability. Measures already in place include:
Hydrogen Powers Ships at Berth – a Pioneering Pilot Project in the Port of Gothenburg
As part of a forward-thinking pilot project, green hydrogen is now being used to generate electricity for ships at berth in Gothenburg. The hydrogen-powered generator supplied vessels like STENA SCANDINAVICA and STENA GERMANICA via existing shore power connections — offering a promising solution for ports lacking the infrastructure for traditional OPS.
With stricter EU regulations approaching in 2030, mobile hydrogen generators could be a game changer for ports worldwide seeking to reduce emissions.
Baleària started operating the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route on May 8 with the fast ferry AVEMAR DOS. Later, a second vessel will be added.
Earlier, on Sunday May 4, FRS Iberia Maroc / DFDS ended operations on the same route, after 25 years of service.
The company said in a press release it will continue operating its routes between Algeciras-Tangier Med and Algeciras-Ceuta as normal.
DFDS said also it maintains a long-term vision for the region, maintaining service quality and exploring new opportunities for the future.
TasPorts and Strait Link have signed a non-binding Heads of Agreement for a potential 30-year lease extension at Burnie’s Terminal 4, strengthening Tasmania’s vital Bass Strait freight link. The deal ensures long-term certainty for trade and industry, reinforcing Burnie’s role as a key logistics hub.
Source: Strait Link
Management Changes at Gotlandsbolaget and Viking Line
Gotlandsbolaget
Viking Line
Source 1: https://corporate.gotlandsbolaget.se/sv/bjorn-nilsson-ny-vd-for-gotlandsbolaget/
Source 2: https://www.vikingline.com/sv/investerare/2A1B630434453DB1
The Med Became an Emission Control Area on May 1st
The Mediterranean Sea officially became an Emission Control Area (Med SOx ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI on 1 May 2025. The sulphur content in fuel oil for ships operating in the area is now limited to 0.1%, significantly reducing air pollution and delivering major benefits to both human health and the marine environment.
Ships operating in Emission Control Areas for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter, such as the Mediterranean Sea, are now subject to strict mandatory measures to prevent, reduce, and control air pollution. This new ECA must comply with stricter sulphur content limits than those set by the global standard (0.10% mass by mass (m/m), compared with 0.50% m/m allowed outside SOx ECAs).
Read more on the IMO website: https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/Pages/WhatsNew-2254.aspx
