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All the latest local and industry ferry news and press releases with a particular focus on Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland.  Ferry special offers will also appear here when they are posted to the site.

An exterior rendering of one of two new build ferries ordered for La Méridionale. Image: © Sterling Design International.

La Méridionale announces ferry order from E-Flexer shipyard

La Méridionale has announced that it will receive two impressive new French designed ferries from the same shipyard that built Stena's E-Flexer series during 2027.

Irish Ferries' W.B. YEATS arrives in Belfast for dry-docking, 07 November 2023. Image: © Trevor Kidd.

Irish Sea Ferry Movements Update, Early November ’23

A round up of recent ferry fleet movements on the Irish Sea involving Isle of Man Steam Packet, Condor Ferries, Irish Ferries, CalMac, Seatruck / CLdN, P&O Ferries, and Stena Line.

STENA FORWARDER approaches Belfast towards the end of her first commercial sailing as a Stena Line vessel, 03 November 2023. Image: © Scott Mackey.

New Stena Line ferry enters Birkenhead to Belfast service

Stena Line's new ferry, STENA FORWARDER, started serving the Birkenhead to Belfast route on 2 November, releasing STENA FORETELLER for a return to the North Sea.

P&O Ferries' NORBAY on the River Mersey. Photo by David Faerder.

Irish Ferries charters P&O ferry for Holyhead and Cherbourg services

Irish Ferries has chartered a vessel from P&O Ferries to replace EPSILON on the Dublin to Holyhead and Cherbourg routes.

OSLOFJORD at Sandefjord 7 October 2023. Image: Gary Andrews.

Norway to Sweden ferry route ceases earlier than expected

Fjord Line's Sandejford to Strömstad service ceased tonight. It had been due to continue until Sunday but closed early due to the shop sale going better than anticipated.

FINNSIRIUS. Image: © ShipAdvisor (Instagram)

Finnsirius – A First Look At Finnlines Impressive New RoPax

Join us for a look inside Finnlines' FINNSIRIUS, a recently introduced freight and passenger ferry, which is said to be a game-changer. Featuring energy saving measures, quality passenger accommodation, multiple dining options and digitalisation efforts, it aims to tap into the market dominated by Viking Line and Tallink Silja from Turku.

Brittany Ferries' SAINT-MALO is manoeuvred away from her building dock in Weihai following her floating out. Finnlines' FINNCANOPUS and Marine Atlantic's ALA'SUINU can be seen in the background undergoing final fitting out before their delivery. Image: Brittany Ferries.

Brittany Ferries’ Bretagne Replacement Saint-Malo Launched, Keel Laid for Normandie Successor

Brittany Ferries' first hybrid ferry, SAINT-MALO has been launched, and the keel for the second, GUILLAUME DE NORMANDIE, has been laid. The company is replacing older vessels with hybrid ferries to significantly reduce fleet emissions as part of the largest fleet investment in its history.

STENA FORWARDER leaves Ostend for Belfast on 21.10.23. Image: © Mike Louagie.

New Birkenhead Ferry Leaves Belgium for Belfast

The newest member of the Stena Line fleet is to arrive in Belfast tomorrow afternoon. STENA FORWARDER is expected to take up service on the Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) route in the near future.

Suardíaz‘s FRIEDRICH RUSS makes her way along the River Mersey towards the lock at Eastham on Monday 16 October 2023. Image: ©️ Rob Foy.

Spanish Ferry Visits Merseyside for Berthing Trials

A Spanish ferry visited Merseyside last Monday ahead of the start of a new service aimed at transporting vehicle parts between Ellesmere Port and Vigo.

Stena Line wins travel award

Stena Line celebrates winning ‘Best Ferry Company’ yet again

Stena Line has won the 'Best Ferry Company' category at the Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism awards for the 30th time in the 31 year history of the event.

STENA GOTHICA. Stena Line.

Sweden – Finland ferry route ends

Stena Line's Nynäshamn – Hanko route has ceased after tonight's departure from Fnland. Stena Line has blamed a tough freight market due to the Ukraine War and the impending start of ETS.

P&O Ferries' NORBAY. Image: © David Faerder.

P&O Ferries Reduces Dublin to Liverpool to Single Ship Ahead of Closure

P&O Ferries has reduced its Liverpool to Dublin service to a single ship operation. Meanwhile, the window for potential operators to express an interest in taking over P&O's Dublin Port terminal has closed.

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