Godby Shipping Progresses Stream Roro 1700 Programme

By 2026 Newsletter week 26

Godby Shipping says its Stream Roro 1700 newbuilding programme remains on schedule. Basic design work by Technolog Services is due for completion in October 2026, followed by production drawings in China. The two vessels will feature CFD-optimised hulls, twisted leading-edge rudders and rudder bulbs, delivering an estimated 2% fuel savings. Steel cutting is scheduled for June and November 2027, with deliveries in September 2028 and January 2029. The ships have been ordered without secured employment, although chartering discussions are ongoing.

Godby also reports several charter developments. BALTIC BRIGHT has secured a 1+1-year extension with Holmen, while MIMER is on charter to LDS following short-term work for CMA CGM. AURORA has returned to service with Priority (Marinex) in the Caribbean, and the company says its core fleet remains largely covered through 2026 and beyond.

For the 2025/26 financial year, Trailer-Link reported revenue of EUR 23.9 million, slightly below the budgeted EUR 24.1 million, mainly due to docking-related off-hire for MIMER and MISTRAL. Operating cash flow reached EUR 3.5 million, below the budgeted EUR 5.0 million, although the sale of MISANA strengthened cash reserves and equity, supporting the Stream Roro 1700 investment. For 2026/27, Godby forecasts revenue of EUR 26.9 million and operating cash flow of EUR 2.8 million.

Source: Godby Shipping – FlaskPosten

Godby Shipping Extends Holmen Charter Until 2027

By 2026 Newsletter week 25

Godby Shipping has extended the time charter contract for BALTIC BRIGHT with Holmen Board and Paper for 2027, with an option for 2028. The partnership began in January 2022.

The extension supports Godby Shipping’s long-term fleet development strategy, which includes energy-efficiency upgrades to BALTIC BRIGHT, such as a new engine control system and renewed hull coating.

The company also highlighted its future investments, including two Stream RoRo 1700 newbuildings scheduled for delivery in September 2028 and January 2029.

Two New RoRo’s – A Major Step Forward for Godby Shipping

By 2026 Newsletter week 08

Godby Shipping has taken a significant leap by ordering two Stream RoRo 1700 vessels — with options for two more — at CIMC Raffles.

This is more than fleet renewal. It is a decisive move to scale capacity and strengthen environmental performance.

At a glance:

  • 125 m x 24 m
  • 1,700 lane metres
  • ~6,200 dwt
  • Three cargo decks + stern ramp

Developed with Technolog Services, the vessels will deliver 70–100% more cargo capacity than MIMER and MIDAS — with similar fuel consumption.

Efficiency and future readiness are central:

  • Advanced CFD optimisation
  • Shore power connection
  • Batteries for emission-free port stays
  • Prepared for waste heat recovery and methanol

Steel cutting starts in 2027. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028–2029.

Godby Shipping Charters MISTRAL to Stena Line

By 2025 Newsletter week 48

Godby Shipping has signed a one-year time charter agreement with Stena Line for the RoRo vessel MISTRAL. The deal includes an option for Stena Line to extend the charter.

Before entering service, MISTRAL will dry dock at the Remontowa shipyard in early 2026. The yard period will include standard maintenance and several energy-efficiency upgrades. New propeller blades and a redesigned bulb will be installed. Both are optimised for service speeds of 10–14 knots and will deliver notable fuel savings.

MISTRAL already features a Variable Frequency Drive, making the vessel fuel efficient even before the new modifications. The upcoming upgrades will further enhance environmental performance.

Godby Shipping states that these investments form part of a wider strategy to meet tightening regulations. CII, the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime all increase pressure on operators to cut emissions. Optimising the existing fleet is therefore essential for compliance and competitiveness.

Under the new charter, MISTRAL will operate for Stena Line between Europoort Rotterdam and Harwich, supporting a key North Sea trade.

Godby Shipping Confirms Purchase of RoRo Vessel TRANSPORTER

By 2025 Newsletter week 47

Godby Shipping has completed the purchase of the RoRo vessel TRANSPORTER from Eckerö Shipping in Mariehamn. The transaction was finalised on 19 November, and the vessel is now officially part of the Godby fleet.

TRANSPORTER is the sister ship of AURORA, making her a strong strategic fit for the company.

The vessel is currently on time charter to DFDS, operating on the Fredrikstad–Halden (Norway), Zeebrugge (Belgium) and Immingham (UK) liner route. She will remain on charter until the end of December 2026, with further extension options.

Godby Shipping confirmed that TRANSPORTER will retain her existing name.

Godby Shipping have bought the RoRo vessel TRANSPORTER from Eckerö Shipping Ab Ltd.

By 2025 Newsletter week 34

The vessel, built in 1991, has a capacity of approximately 1250 lane meters and is ideally suited for transporting paper and a wide range of rolling cargo, including trailers, mafis, trucks, and heavy machinery.

The vessel is currently on time charter to DFDS in their liner trade between Fredrikstad (No), Halden (No), Zeebrugge (Be), and Immingham (UK).

Godby will take over the time charter with DFDS until end December 2025.

The delivery will take place within the trading area between 15 October and 22 November 2025.

The ship will keep its name, TRANSPORTER.

The vessel’s current crew will remain onboard, ensuring continuity of service for DFDS.

Godby Shipping: Charter Extensions and New Contracts

By 2025 Newsletter week 27

Tonnage provider Godby Shipping says on Linkedin that the RoRo market remains stable with continued demand for reliable tonnage.

  • The firm time charter for MISTRAL with Sea-Cargo has been extended until 31 October 2025, with the option until December 2025 remaining unchanged.
  • BALTIC BRIGHT time charter for Holmen has been extended until 31 December 2026.
  • AURORA, now on charter to Peregar, will go on charter to DFDS from January to December 2026 with options. AURORA will trade in DFDS North Sea network between Norway, UK and Belgium.
  • Godby’s other vessels remain on charter as below:
    • MIMER Midline August 2025
    • MIDAS CMA CGM December 2026 + option June 2027

LYSVIK/LYSBRIS DFDS December 2026 + options 2030

RoRo Tonnage Provider Godby Shipping Fleet Update

By 2025 Newsletter week 03

AURORA

  • Sailed from Chile 17th December and is now on her way to Algeciras, Spain where Godby will take delivery of the vessel. (see https://ferryshippingnews.com/godby-shipping-acquires-roro-vessel-aurora/)
  • Charter Peregar December 2025.

MISTRAL

  • Was redelivered from DFDS in Dunkirk end December 2024
  • Short employment for Peregar between Algeciras and Ceuta until Aurora is ready for service.
  • Next employment is a time-charter for Transprocon January March on the Mediterranean Sea.
  • After that time-chartered to Sea-Cargo until August with option until December 2025.

MIDAS

  • Has gone through her 5-year class renewal at Desan shipyard in Turkey and is now trading in the Caribbean instead of MIMER in CMA CGM Leeward service.
  • Contract is valid until end 2026 with charterers’ option until mid 2027.

MIMER

  • Will make a short charter for Peregar before continuing to Desan shipyard for 5-year class renewal. The dockings and class renewal represents a substantial investment and the idea is to trade both Midas and Mimer for another 10 years.

MISANA/MISIDA

  • Sea-Cargo + purchase options declared for delivery early April + June 2025

BALTIC BRIGHT

  • Holmen December 2025

LYSVIK/LYSBRIS

  • DFDS December 2026 + options 2030

Godby Shipping Acquires RoRo Vessel AURORA

By 2024 Newsletter week 49

Godby Shipping has agreed to purchase the RoRo vessel AURORA from Navimag, Chile. Built in 1991 for Finnish owners under the name AHTELA, the vessel will be delivered in January 2025 in Algeciras, Spain.

  • After delivery, the vessel will be time-chartered to Peregar, Spain, for their Algeciras-Ceuta trade – the same charterer and route served by Mistral during the spring and summer of 2024.
  • 3-deck RoRo vessel with sideport loading, designed for trailers, mafi trailers, cassettes, forest products, and containers
  • Built: 1991 by Fosen, Norway
  • Ice Class: Finnish 1A Super
  • Length: 140 m
  • Lane Metres: 1,425 m
  • Trailer Capacity: Approx. 100 units

Godby Shipping sees a strong ro-ro market

By 2023 Newsletter week 32

“The ro-ro market is presently very strong with good rates,” is a quote on the news section of the Godby Shipping website.

Godby has announced charter contracts for the following vessels:

BALTIC BRIGHT: charter contract with Holmen Paper extended with one year, including an option for 2025. The ro-ro will continue transporting paper from Hallstavik and Norrköping in Sweden to Sheerness, United Kingdom.

The agreement with Holmen includes a substantial investment in fuel saving and emission reduction systems.

MISTRAL is presently on charter to Smyril Line until December 2023.

Directly after that, MISTRAL will be chartered to the Spanish ro-ro operator Suardiaz Shipping Lines. The intention is to use the vessel on Suardiaz’ new service between Vigo and Liverpool.

Before the new charter, will go through a five-year class renewal docking including installation of systems for increasing the energy efficiency of the vessel and painting with low-friction hull paint.

The charter contract is including options for a period of up to three years.

 

MIMER: CMA CGM has extended the contract until December 2024. MIMER – and before that the sister vessel MIDAS – has been running the Leeward Island (Caribbean) traffic for CMA CGM continuously since April 2012.

The fleet situation is as follows:

MIDAS TransProCon December 2023
MIMER CMA CGM December 2024
MISTRAL Smyril

Suardiaz

December 2023 +

max until December 2026

BALTIC BRIGHT Holmen December 2024 + option 2025
LYSVIK and LYSBRIS DFDS December 2024 + options 2030
MISANA and MISIDA Sea-Cargo December 2026 + option 2031

 

For more information, read Godby Shipping’s Flaskposten (messages in a bottle)