Gary Andrews

Rathlin Ferry Operator Replaced Following Failure

January 15, 2023 by Gary Andrews

SPIRIT OF RATHLIN 18/6/17. Copyright © Gary Andrews.

The Ballycastle – Rathlin ferry has a new operator after the Rathlin Island Ferry Company went into liquidation.

Świnoujście Snapshot – Part 3 – Unity Line

January 11, 2023 by Gary Andrews

SKANIA at Świnoujście on 29 April 2022. Image: Bartosz Bagiński FSE.

In our photo feature, we take a look at the Unity Line fleet sailing from Świnoujście to Ystad and Trelleborg.

DFDS’ Luna Seaways – bringing luxury accommodation and fine dining to Ropax ferry travel

June 19, 2022June 14, 2022 by Gary Andrews

DFDS’ LUNA SEAWAYS joined the Klaipeda – Karlshamn route at the end of April. We take a trip to sample the ship and enjoy the fine food on offer.

Świnoujście Snapshot – Spring 2022 – Part 2 – Polferries

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 by Gary Andrews

MAZOVIA at Świnoujście 01/05/22. Image: Bartosz Bagiński FSE.

In our photo feature, we take a look at the three-vessel Polferries fleet on the Świnoujście – Ystad route.

Świnoujście Snapshot – Part 1 – TT-Line

May 8, 2022 by Gary Andrews

NILS HOLGERSSON arriving at Świnoujście on 2 May 2022. Image: Bartosz Bagiński FSE.

NIFS takes a photographic look at the TT-Line vessels serving the Polish port of Świnoujście, including the brand new NILS HOLGERSSON

Upgrades Continue For DFDS Baltic Sea Ferry Routes

May 2, 2022 by Gary Andrews

LUNA SEAWAYS arriving at Klaipeda for the first time on 21 April 2022. Image: DFDS.

DFDS has had a busy few weeks with the arrival of the latest RoPax ferry, refurbishment work on the Kiel ships and Paldiski returning to a two ship service.

Stena Line Fleet Update – 19 April 2022

April 26, 2022April 19, 2022 by Gary Andrews

STENA FORECASTER leaves Belfast Dry Dock on 18 April 2022. Image: © Steven Tarbox.

Fleet activity continues at Stena Line with the STENA GOTHICA, STENA HORIZON and STENA FORETELLER all currently undergoing maintenance.

Stena Line Continue Additional Belfast – Cairnryan Sailings

April 25, 2022April 19, 2022 by Gary Andrews

STENA NORDICA leaves Belfast on the morning of 19 April 22 while acting as third ship on the Belfast - Cairnryan route. Image: © Steven Tarbox.

Stena Line has added further Stena Nordica sailings to the Belfast – Cairnryan route as P&O Ferries continue to fail to return to a full schedule.

Irish Ferries’ Isle of Inisheer Channel Bound As Dover Faces Capacity Pressures

April 9, 2022April 8, 2022 by Gary Andrews

ISLE OF INISHEER departing Fayard, Odense 8 April 2022. Image: Peter Therkildsen.

Irish Ferries’ new ISLE OF INISHEER is now on her way to Calais to prepare for service whilst Dover remains under severe pressure due to P&O suspension

DFDS Refreshes Optima Seaways RoPax Ferry

March 25, 2022 by Gary Andrews

OPTIMA SEAWAYS at Kiel 23/3/22. Image: Julia Bott.

DFDS has given a Baltic Sea RoPax a significant refurbishment to improve the customer experience.

Brittany Ferries Makes History With First LNG Powered Ferry Sailing From UK To Spain

March 23, 2022 by Gary Andrews

SALAMANCA on her first arrival at Bilbao. Image: Brittany Ferries/Bilbao Port.

The LNG-powered SALAMANCA sets sail on her maiden trip from Portsmouth to Bilbao this weekend.

Brittany Ferries Offers Full Summer Service from UK and Ireland to France and Spain

March 9, 2022March 8, 2022 by Gary Andrews

Brittany Ferries has confirmed that a full network of services will once again be offered from Spring 2022. The entire fleet will be back in service.