- Revenue: €756.9m (+1.2%)
- EBITDA: €85.4m (-11.3%) due to higher operating costs
- Net result: loss of €33.7m (vs €17.5m profit in 2024)
- Operating costs increased to €668.6m, driven by environmental regulation and fleet upgrades
- Environmental compliance costs estimated at €63m (EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, SECA)
- Traffic: 6.96m passengers (-4.5%), 1.26m cars (-3.4%), freight units +0.5%
- Fleet: 37 vessels across Greek domestic routes and Greece–Italy services
- Investments: €22.6m in energy efficiency and emissions reduction technologies
- Fleet renewal continues: disposal of 6 older vessels, acquisition of 3 newer units (into 2026)
- Capital structure remains solid; net debt reduced to €515.6m, leverage at 54%
- No dividend proposed for FY 2025
- 2026 outlook: cost pressure from fuel and environmental rules; focus on efficiency and fuel optimisation
On 12 April 2026, Attica Group’s latest additions, AERO HIGHSPEED 4 and AERO HIGHSPEED 5, arrived in Greece on board the cargo vessel JIN FU.
The two vessels, formerly named MEI ZHU HU and JIN ZHU HU, were acquired from China in March. Before their sale, they operated on the Zhongshan–Hong Kong route and were delivered from Guangzhou Panyu Lianhuashan Port.
They have now been sent to the ONEX yard at Elefsis for refit ahead of entry into service this summer. The vessels are expected to replace FLYING CAT 3, FLYING CAT 4, FLYING CAT 5, and FLYING CAT 6 on Attica’s Saronic routes.
Built in Norway by Brødrene Aa in 2016 and 2017, the two highspeed craft can carry 270 passengers and have a service speed of 35 knots.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
Attica Group announced its fleet renewal program which is currently in progress. Three younger ships will join the fleet, six older ships will leave Attica Group.
Attica Group will purchase two Aero Highspeed Catamaran vessels from China: MEI ZHU HU and JIN ZHU HU (Brødrene Aa 2016 and 2017).
They will replace FLYING CAT 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the Saronic Service as the AERO HIGHSPEED 4 and 5. (brand: Hellenic Seaways)
SeaJets has agreed to buy five fast ferries from Attica Group (FLYING CAT 3, 4, 5 and 6, and HIGHSPEED 4) for EUR 25 million. The four Flying Cats have been operating on the Argosaronic Gulf routes, while HIGHSPEED 4 was operating every summer season on the Cyclades routes.
Five-year bareboat charter agreed for RoPax GNV BRIDGE, with a contractual purchase obligation. The ship, to be renamed SUPERFAST V, is expected in May 2026 and will replace LEFKA ORI (1987) on Adriatic services.
RoPax KYDON (1990) will be bareboat chartered. An agreement has been signed with an unknown company for a four-year charter and a contractual purchase obligation at the end of the period.
Together with two E-FLEXER vessels due in 2027, the Adriatic fleet’s average age will drop to 8.6 years.
According to recent information, Attica Group has proceeded with the bareboat charter of the RoPax GNV BRIDGE.
The vessel has been chartered by GNV from Visentini since her delivery in 2021. She is expected to arrive in Greece in late April and will be renamed SUPERFAST V.
Before entering service, the ship will receive new Superfast Ferries livery during May.
SUPERFAST V will replace the RoPax LEFKA ORI on the PATRAS – IGOUMENITSA – CORFU – VENICE route, with entry into service expected in late May 2026.
Built in Italy by Cantieri Navali Visentini (2021), the vessel has capacity for 950 passengers (157 cabins) and 2,566 lane metres of freight. Service speed is 23 knots.
The keel plates of the second E-Flexer-type RoPax vessel for Superfast Ferries (WO 288) were laid down a few days ago at China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard.
Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2027 (spring and summer). They are certified as “methanol-ready” and carry the “battery-ready” notation.
Rendering: Stena RoRo / Superfast
The keel plates of the second E-Flexer-type RoPax vessel for Superfast Ferries (WO 288) were laid down a few days ago at China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard.
Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2027 (spring and summer). They are certified as “methanol-ready” and carry the “battery-ready” notation.
Rendering: Stena RoRo / Superfast
On 16 October 2025, the Coastal Transport Council of the Hellenic Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy approved a new ferry route at the request of Attica Group.
The new Piraeus–Milos–Crete (Chania/Souda) line will be operated by RoPax ARIADNE and RoPax KISSAMOS. Departures from Piraeus are scheduled for 22:00, arriving in Milos at 02:35 and Souda at 07:00. The return service from Souda will depart at 21:00, arriving in Milos at 01:30 and Piraeus at 06:10.
The new line will strengthen connectivity between Crete, the Cyclades, and Piraeus, offering additional travel and freight options.
- Revenue: €326.6m (+3% vs H1 2024).
- EBITDA: €4.1m (down from €19.5m).
- Net Results: Loss of €52.3m (incl. €17.3m non-recurring costs) vs loss of €23.8m in H1 2024.
- Operating Costs: €321.0m (+14%), mainly due to emission allowances, regulatory compliance, inflation, and payroll.
- Cash: €78.6m (31.06.2025).
- Investments: €46.5m in fleet energy upgrades and hotel renovations.
Traffic Volumes
- 7m passengers (-3.6%).
- 456k private vehicles (-1.3%).
- 276k freight units (+3.8%).
- 8,272 sailings (-1.6%).
Fleet & Strategy
- 37 vessels: 25 RoPax, 10 highspeed, 2 RoRo.
- New E-Flexer vessels on order with hybrid propulsion.
- Sale and recycling of older vessels, reducing average fleet age to 24.9 years.
- Ongoing hotel investments in Tinos and Naxos.
- Digitalisation (Seanthesis project) to enhance passenger services.
Outlook
- Inflation and geopolitical uncertainty impacting traffic.
- Despite higher environmental costs, ticket prices largely unchanged to stimulate demand.
- Management focused on cost optimisation, revenue growth, and sustainable development.
Source: Attica Group
- Attica Group introduces seamore, a new mobile app offering a more personalised, intuitive, and seamless travel experience.
- Available across all Attica brands: Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, and Anek Lines.
- Key features include:
- Faster bookings with auto-filled personal, vehicle, and pet data.
- Access to travel history and upcoming trips.
- Seamless redemption of SeaSmiles points.
- Unified login across all Attica websites.
- Part of Attica’s “Seanthesis” digital transformation programme, launched in 2023.
- The app will be continuously updated with features supporting all stages of the journey.
- ATTICA GROUP has signed a bareboat charter agreement for the RoPax vessel EL. VENIZELOS, owned by a Group subsidiary.
- The charter period is five years, with the charterer contractually obliged to purchase the vessel at the end of the term.
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