# Ferry News **URL:** \ **Category:** Maritime News\ **Created:** [December 28, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797 "2021-12-28T14:57:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/1 "2021-12-28T14:57:30Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/6/06e8eca42859d6346cdce1512c6cecee715a2310.jpeg) > **[Damen delivers new RoPax to Timor-Leste](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/dame-delivers-new-ropax-to-timor-leste/)** > > Damen Shipyards has handed over a new roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferry to the Port Authority of Timor-Leste (APORTIL). ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/2 "2021-12-28T14:59:31Z")
Ferry fire in Bangladesh (again): > **[Bangladeshi Ferry's Owners Run From the Law After Fatal Fire](https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/bangladeshi-ferry-s-owners-run-from-the-law-after-fatal-fire)** > > Seven shipowners and senior officers connected to the ferry Abhijan-10(Expedition-10) are on the run... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/3 "2022-02-23T17:17:27Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/2/8/2899b914d5147be20063c35f673a9f05b36cb4b7.jpeg) The LUNA SEAWAYS departed from the builder in China heading for European waters. > **[The ferry site](http://www.ferry-site.dk/ferry.php?id=9851048&lang=en)** > > This homepage contains information and pictures of ships and ferrys in Europe ---
**Author:** ![Hornblower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecccb3/32.png) [@Hornblower](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Hornblower)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/4 "2022-02-23T21:39:57Z")
Our company is currently looking for another ro-pax even though we are assured that we can’t have a decent pay rise because freight is down. Luna Seaways looks a bit too big, we operate in extremely restricted harbours, largely bottomed with granite. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/5 "2022-03-05T23:10:20Z")
Maybe because of the Ukraine crisis??: > **[Kaliningrad Region authorities request more ferries for Baltiysk - Ust-Luga line](https://en.portnews.ru/news/326039/)** > > Kaliningrad Region authorities request more ferries for Baltiysk – Ust-Luga line ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/6 "2022-04-11T20:44:47Z")
Ferries are important for many things: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/c/0ce27e119c761d0bc87179e20281112548d38b7e.jpeg) [Stena Line livestock sailings cancelled for another 12 days - Agriland.ie](https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/stena-line-livestock-sailings-cancelled-for-another-12-days/#:~:text=Stena%20Line's%20livestock%20sailings%20from,longer%20than%20was%20previously%20anticipated). ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2022, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/7 "2022-06-11T11:43:43Z")
LMG Marin assigned as design agent for BC Ferries new major vessels: > **[LMG Marin assigned design agent for BC Ferries new major vessels](https://www.shippax.com/en/news/lmg-marin-assigned-design-agent-for-bc-ferries-new-major-vessels.aspx)** > > LMG Marin assigned design agent for BC Ferries new major vessels LMG Marine is a subsidiary of Sembcorp, Singapore: > **[LMG Marin - Sembcorp Marine Ltd](https://www.sembmarine.com/our-global-network/overseas-subsidiaries/lmg-marin)** > > LMG Marin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Marine, is one of Europe's leading naval architect and ship design houses. It brings to the Sembcorp [https://www.lmgmarin.no/](https://www.lmgmarin.no/) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/8 "2022-06-26T16:27:10Z")
This 34 year old car/pax ferry, Oba (ex Romsdal) is now under way from Kristiansund, Norway to herb new homeport, Banjul, Gambia, a distance of 3847 n.miles: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/c/dc1a2a26ce225bae67c222abd344987d00f8d95b.jpeg) > **[BalticShipping.com](https://www.balticshipping.com/vessel/imo/8710297)** ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/9 "2022-06-27T21:07:19Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/2/a/2a6cff947d252e733012238ff7b8a6f2307e8ed9.jpeg) Attica Holdings took delivery of the new-built Aero 2 Highspeed catamaran, built at Brødrene Aa shipyard of Norway. The Aero 2 Highspeed is the second of the three Aero Catamarans ordered in January 2021, which will be deployed in the Saronic islands, in replacement of existing Group capacity in the market. Source : Ferry Shipping News & Ferry Shipping Summit ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/10 "2022-07-07T21:24:22Z")
The long awaited re-start of a direct ferry route between UK (Newcastle) and Norway (Bergen -Stavanger) is announced. Startup in 2026: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/a/7/a7fc4860fe78e3205c3b531875419de3a98e1183.jpeg) > **[Bergen Cruise Line](https://bergencruiseline.no/)** > > The world's cleanest cruiseline ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2022, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/11 "2022-07-12T10:56:37Z")
Oba has arrived safely in Banjul, Gambia. Another Norwegian ferry has entered service in Canada: > **[Le NM Svanoy arrivé à L’Isle-aux-Coudres](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1894294/nm-svanoy-traversier-norvegien-isle-aux-coudres-stq-saint-joseph)** > > Il sera en rodage afin de permettre à l’équipage de se familiariser avec les opérations de la traverse. She appears to have had some modification to fit the ferry docks: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/2/9/299c7f58accc97fc94f55b33ba4549717fb58592.jpeg) Here is an earlier picture of Svanøy: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/6/36d956247d61e1be97281bb579d4940a93977e5c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/12 "2022-07-13T12:38:31Z")
Ferries in the US to be emission free in the not toon far future?: > **[Biden Administration Announces $300 Million in Ferry Grants](https://gcaptain.com/biden-administration-announces-300-million-in-ferry-grants/?subscriber=true&goal=0_f50174ef03-79e8b90883-169863069&mc_cid=79e8b90883&mc_eid=4674ba0fbe)** > > The Biden Administration is continuing funding to improve the nation’s maritime networks and infrastructure, with the Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) making nearly $300 million in grants to... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/13 "2022-07-19T09:18:13Z")
MV Glen Sannox moved from Ferguson’s to Greenock drydock: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/6/d625c3e1366b0d0b68806500bb288287c2131fed.jpeg) Photo: Steve McIntosh Drone Services > **[MV Glen Sannox moved from Ferguson's to Dales Marine drydock](https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/20280047.ferry-move-shifted-dry-dock/)** > > THE much-delayed Glen Sannox ferry made a 'voyage' from Ferguson's shipyard in Port Glasgow yesterday as work continues to finally finish the… ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/e/ceab59c100160c4f2c64aebbfd432f5bc4f447c4.jpeg) The GLEN SANNOX moored Port Glasgow 2nd July 2022 Photo: George Saunders © ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 10:02am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/14 "2022-07-19T10:02:10Z")
> **[VIDEO: Solar-electric ferry goes to work in the Baltic](https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-solar-electric-ferry-goes-to-work-in-the-baltic/)** > > Helping Maritime Professionals Make Informed Decisions ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2022, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/15 "2022-07-23T12:38:48Z")
Rolldock Sky has loaded the three Attica Holdings fast ferries Aero 1, 2 & 3 at Hyen, Norway for transport to Piraeus, Greece. They will be deployed in the Saronic islands: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/5/f59e7cd4aeceb19a8920dcf530af3a22a6763c7f.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/8/6/86e1a85629d344eda66bc1328f6fc0eab81110ac.jpeg) PS\> Aero-3 is in the hold. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/16 "2022-08-01T19:53:41Z")
Arrived in Piraeus: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/a/9/a9313ba2541c98f9131b281d4747fa8c2d4b3a80.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/17 "2022-08-03T19:08:09Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/e/9/e9d2c8fcd9d61e46fc0713ca6092130f0657a8b4.jpeg "Aero 2 Highspeed 🔱 Piraeus") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO-L2uULEIA) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2022, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/18 "2022-08-08T11:42:16Z")
In service: [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/f/0fa74d015f5a20e515c98016d07f481ae812803f.jpeg "Aero 2 Highspeed : H παρθενική αναχώρηση από τον Πειραιά !") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS1TwPMVkOo) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/19 "2022-08-20T12:52:53Z")
> **[KiwiRail selects MAN engines for new ferries](https://www.shippax.com/en/press-releases/kiwirail-selects-man-engines-for-new-ferries.aspx)** > > KiwiRail selects MAN engines for new ferries ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797/20 "2022-08-31T19:06:22Z")
Flying ferry: > **[Flying ferries move a step closer - Splash247](https://splash247.com/flying-ferries-move-a-step-closer/)** > > A flying ferry project has moved a step close to reality. American firm Regent has received an approval in principle from Bureau Veritas for its 12-passenger, fully electric, wing-in-ground effect (WIG) seaglider, the Viceroy. Regent claims to have... 12 pax and range 180 miles. How economically realistic is that?? [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ferry-news/61797.md?page=2)