On 7 April 2026, Seajets’ HSC TERA JET 3 (ex NATCHAN WORLD) arrived at the port of Piraeus and proceeded to Spanopoulos facilities.
The vessel was sold in January 2026 and delivered after 15 February.
HSC TERA JET 3 is a sister ship to HSC TERA JET 2 (ex NATCHAN RERA, 2007), which was also acquired by Seajets in January 2024.
Built in Tasmania (Australia) by Incat in 2008, the vessel has a capacity of:
Service speed is 40 knots.
Photo: Petros Psarras
Croatian Jadrolinija went shopping in Greece, which means three vessels will be added to the fleet:
SVETI DUJE
UNIJE
HERMES
Jadrolinija’s President David Sopta also confirmed that the first phase of the tender for the construction of three electric ships, with an estimated procurement value of 45 million euros, has been completed. According to Sopta, negotiations on technical solutions are starting now, while the signing of the construction contract is scheduled for the end of the year. (source: Novilist.hr)
On August 5, 2023, Aegean Sea Lines’ ANEMOS (ex-ROSELLA) made her debut on the Piraeus – Western Cyclades line. The ship underwent a 5-month interior- and exterior renovation and eventually entered service on the Piraeus – Serifos – Sifnos – Milos and Piraeus – Sifnos – Ios – Santorini lines.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
Creta Cargo Lines’ new acquisition Ro-Ro AGIOS GEORGIOS (ex OLYMPUS) is currently having her dry docking at Spanopoulos Group facilities. The Japanese-built vessel was purchased in mid-February 2023.
Creta Cargo lines decided to operate her as a Ro-Ro vessel.
RoRo Agios Georgios is the fifth vessel on the Cretan company’s fleet and she is expected to enhance her company’s presence in the Greek Ro-Ro market.
Photo: Kostas Papadopoulos
On May 31, 2023, Saos Ferries’ HSC NISSOS (ex ALCANTARA DOS) arrived under tow (tug Bas
Viking) in Greece, after a 12-day voyage.
The ship was purchased from Spanish Acciona Logistica S.A. on April 17 and left the port of Almeria on May 19.
She will probably be introduced -next year- on the Sporades Islands or Dodecanese run.
On May 31, 2023, Saos Ferries’ HSC NISSOS (ex ALCANTARA DOS) arrived under tow (tug BAS VIKING) in Greece, after a 12-day voyage.
The ship was purchased from the Spanish Acciona Logistica S.A. on April 17 and left the port of Almeria on May 19.
She will undergo necessary repairs and refit and she will be probably introduced -next year- on the Sporades Islands or Dodecanese run.
Photo: Blue Star Ferries
On April 3, 2023, Seajets’ new acquisition SUPERRUNNER JET 2 (former GOTLANDIA) left the port of Visby for Greece. The ship passed the Kiel Canal and made a stop in Cherbourg. She is expected to arrive in Greece around April 13th.
She was delivered to Seajets on March 8 and will probably enter service in 2024.
The merger of ANEK with Attica Group will lead to the formation of a new shipping giant in Greece. It will operate 45 ferries on all the main Greece and Italy lines.
With the specific agreement a significant write-off of the ANEK’s’ debts by EUR 156,4 million was decided. Attica Group will only pay EUR 80 million from the total of EUR 236,4 million.
After the completion of the agreement, which is expected by March 2023, Attica group will control four companies in Greece: Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and ANEK Lines.
Attica Group also operates in the Western Mediterranean with a 49% stake in Africa Morocco Line.
The deputy ministry of shipping announced on Monday that it had completed the evaluation of tenders for a ferry link between Cyprus and Greece, writes Cyprus Mail.
The winning company behind the successful bid has already been chosen, although not yet announced publicly.
A press conference where the successful bid will be announced is set to take place next week. During the conference, routes will also be unveiled as well as details concerning the fleet of ferries.
