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Brittany Ferries has secured the early purchase of the "Saint-Malo" and "Guillaume de Normandie," previously chartered from Stena RoRo by the Brittany and Normandy regions. This transfer of ownership eased the financial burden as the shipping company now has to contend with the carbon tax and finish repaying its state-guaranteed loan from the COVID-19 period. The original four-year charter agreement with an option to purchase the vessels, concluded with the Swedish company Stena RoRo for the two hybrid ships ended earlier than expected. The two joint ventures Sabenem and Somanor, respectively dependent on the Brittany and Normandy regions, voted for the early purchase of the ships.

The 'Blue Wave Harmony', which as been chartered to replace the 'Cabo Star' on the seabridge, arrived on Jan 22 at the Port of Port of Spain. The ferry will provide increased cargo capacity, enhanced refrigerated storage, and improved passenger accommodations, including cabins and onboard amenities. It is also expected to improve operational reliability, with upgraded systems and built-in redundancies designed to reduce mechanical downtime, which had been a longstanding concern for freight operators and travellers. The Tobago Division of the TT Chamber of Industry and Commerce welcomed the arrival of the vessel, seeing it as a positive and timely development for inter-island cargo movement. The 'Cabo Star' had left on Jan 12. Report with photo: https://newsday.co.tt/2026/01/23/blue-wave-harmony-arrives-to-service-seabridge/

Brittany Ferries has secured the early purchase of the "Saint-Malo" and "Guillaume de Normandie," previously chartered from Stena RoRo by the Brittany and Normandy regions. This transfer of ownership eased the financial burden as the shipping company now has to contend with the carbon tax and finish repaying its state-guaranteed loan from the COVID-19 period. The original four-year charter agreement with an option to purchase the vessels, concluded with the Swedish company Stena RoRo for the two hybrid ships ended earlier than expected. The two joint ventures Sabenem and Somanor, respectively dependent on the Brittany and Normandy regions, voted for the early purchase of the ships.

Bridgemans Services Group (Bridgemans), a premier provider of integrated marine workforce accommodation solutions, has announced the addition of the 'Mega X' to its global fleet of floatels. The Bridgemans Floatel features 275 cabins and started undergoing a comprehensive refit on Dec 12, 2025, in Naples to incorporate the company’s signature workforce accommodation amenities, including a fully equipped gym, office spaces, recreation areas, and a large vehicle deck designed for the storage of client-required cargo. The 'Mega X' is purpose-configured to meet the increasing global demand for early works workforce accommodations, supporting large-scale industrial LNG and energy construction projects worldwide. The refit is scheduled for completion in late January 2026, at which point the vessel will mobilize to her first project, commencing in the Spring. https://bridgemans-services.com/bridgemans-services-group-expands-global-fleet-with-the-addition-of-mega-x-floatel/?fbclid=Iwb21leAPOLvdjbGNrA84u82V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgCM-_9UCXOperN5ke6zcebbDhEKmPN8khU1CZ5RUfgxWFk0em0C2E_oDc0W_aem_xWsz3ny70--FmTWAp7tQJQ

The Danish Defence has chartered the 'Ocean Endeavour' in order to provide accommodation for Danish and international soldiers participating in Exercise Arctic Endurance in Greenland, easing pressure on hotel capacity in Nuuk during busy periods. The 'Ocean Endeavour' sailed from Ouistreham on Jan 23 and arrived in Nuuk on Feb 1 at 3.15 p.m. UTC, after sailing approximately 2,176 nautical miles across the North Atlantic. The ship will serve as a floating accommodation platform from early February. The vessel previously operated as a polar expedition vessel in Arctic and Antarctic regions, making her well suited for operations in Greenland’s challenging environment.