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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.

VICTORIA I. Image: Tallink / Marko Stampehl

Tallink Helsinki to Tallinn cruise makes welcome return

Tallink today welcomed back VICTORIA I to their Tallinn - Helsinki route. The vessel will operate the 22-hour cruise service offering passengers a full range of services.

Stena Vision. Image: Stena Line.

Record Summer for Stena’s Rosslare to Cherbourg Route

Stena Line has reported record volumes on its Rosslare to Cherbourg service following the introduction of the cruiseferry Stena Vision to the route.

PRIDE OF KENT. P&O Ferries.

Second P&O Dover Ferry Leaves for Recycling in Türkiye

The P&O Ferries ship, PRIDE OF KENT, has left for recycling in Türkiye following the arrival of the new flagship P&O PIONEER.

An artists' impression of the Stena NewMax ferries ordered by Stena Line for the Belfast to Heysham route. Image: Stena Line.

Belfast’s New “World First” Methanol Ferries to be Powered by Wärtsilä

Two new ferries which are claimed to be the first methanol fuelled hybrid vessels in the world will be powered by Wärtsilä technology.

(L-R) Mike Louagie (Ferry Shipping Summit), Anders Ørgård (OSK Design), Ross Barrett (P&O Ferries), and Bo-Lennart Thorbjörnsson (Ferry Shipping Summit) during the presentation of the Best Short Sea Ferry Award 2023 to P&O Ferries. Image: Ferry Shipping Summit

New Finnlines and P&O Ferries Recieve Awards

P&O Ferries and Finnlines have received awards for their newest ferries, P&O PIONEER and FINNSIRIUS, at the Ferry Shipping Summit in Sweden. Rosslare Europort was also awarded "European Ferry Port of the Year".

An artists' impression of the Stena NewMax ferries ordered by Stena Line for the Belfast to Heysham route. Image: Stena Line.

Stena Chooses Belfast For International Conference

The parent company of ferry operator Stena Line is hosting an international conference at one of its busiest ports this week.

KATTEGAT. Image: FRS Iberia/Maroc.

DFDS Expands Ferry Network With Mediterranean Acquisition

DFDS has announced a major expansion of its Mediterranean ferry network with the acquisition of the market leader across the Strait of Gibraltar.

STENA ESTRID departing Belfast for Cairnryan on 9 September 2023. Image: Scott Mackey

Irish Sea Ferry Movements Update, 11 September 2023

A round up of recent fleet movements on Irish Sea ferry services including Stena Line, Seatruck / CLdN, DFDS, and Isle of Man Steam Packet.

Tallink to Helsinki ferry VICTORIA I. Image: AS Tallink Grupp. (Photographer Jokemedia Ltd).

Tallink return to Helsinki to Tallinn cruiseferry market

Tallink has announced that VICTORIA I will join the Helsinki to Tallinn route from 12 October 2023. This follows her Scottish Government charter, housing Ukrainian migrants.

ROMANTIKA. Image: Holland Norway Lines.

Holland Norway Lines declared bankrupt

Ferry company Holland Norway Lines has been declared bankrupt by a Dutch court after its services were suspended last week.

The 100-tonne block lift of the bow to be connected onto Hull 802, in the Ferguson Marine shipyard, in Port Glasgow, Scotland, 26 April 2022. Image: Ferguson Marine.

New Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to be named Glen Rosa

A new Caledonian MacBrayne ferry is to be named Glen Rosa, but could face further delays due to required modifications.

SEATRUCK POWER at Dublin. Image: David Færder.

Seatruck Ferries reveal Liverpool to Dublin capacity increase

Seatruck Ferries is set to increase capacity on their busy Liverpool to Dublin freight ferry route.

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