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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

Marine Atlantic' announced on Jan 6, 2026, to have has entered into a five-year charter agreement with Stena to charter the 'A Nepita', an ice-class rated ferry, which was most recently operated by Corsica Linea on the Marseilles-Corsica route. The ship is equipped with three bow thrusters, and designed to transport both passenger and commercial vehicles. The vessel will enable the organisation to increase the overall capacity available on the ferry service. It is equipped with cabins, restaurants, and seating areas providing customers with amenities like other vessels currently in the fleet. The 'A Nepita' will undergo modifications to enable her to integrate with Marine Atlantic’s docking infrastructure and has been scheduled to arrive in Canada during summer 2026. Upon its arrival, MArine Atlantic planned to conduct the required integration and crew familiarisation activities, with the goal of the ferry being ready to enter service in fall.

The Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has chartered the 'Blue Wave Harmony', which had served on the route Iskenderun-Haifa until November 2025, to replace the 'Cabo Star' (IMO 8500680) when its lease has expired on Jan12, 2026, representing a significant upgrade, with four main engines to improve redundancy and reduce service disruptions, as well as heavier-duty loading ramps to accommodate bulk and specialised cargo. The ferry was expected to arrive in Trinidad around Jan 18, subject to weather conditions and the completion of regulatory and operational clearances. According to the National Infrastructure Development Company Limited (NIDCO), the acquisition followed a managed procurement process aimed at improving operational compatibility at the ports in Port of Spain and Scarborough, while increasing cargo capacity, passenger comfort, safety and reliability. In the interim, the Trinidad and Tobago Inter-Island Transportation Company Limited has implemented contingency arrangements using existing vessels, including the 'A.P.T. James', 'T&T Spirit' and 'Galleons Passage' in order to ensure the continued movement of essential cargo between Trinidad and Tobago. The 'Blue Wave Harmony' is certified to transport dangerous and specialised cargo and will not require scheduled dry-docking in 2026, allowing for uninterrupted operations. The upgraded facilities were expected to create opportunities for local employment and service providers. The National Infrastructure Development Company (Nidco) had entered into an agreement with the Panamanian ship owner to lease the vessel for an initial period of 12 months. It sailed from Port Said on Dec 29, 2025, reached Limassol on Jan 1 and was due to arrive in Las Palmas on Jan 12.

To fill a gap, the MSC-owned GNV has chartered the 'Golden Carrier' in the wake of Moby’s withdrawal from the Palermo-Naples route after been forced to sell some of its vessels to repay a loan granted by MSC. The A-Ships Management owned vessel has been taken in on charter for three months with an option for an extra three months. Due to a plan proposed and accepted by the Antitrust Authorit to avoid the risk of sanctions for possible abuse of dominant position on certain cabotage routes, Moby was forced to dispose of and sell several vessels. The 'Golden Carrier' was sold by the Unity Line (Polish Steamships) , then sailing as 'Wolin', to the A-Ships Management earlier in 2025.

The Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago has chartered the ropax ferry 'Blue Wave Harmony' (9007283), which had served on the route Iskenderun-Haifa until November 2025, to replace the 'Cabo Star', when its lease has expired on Jan12, 2026, representing a significant upgrade, with four main engines to improve redundancy and reduce service disruptions, as well as heavier-duty loading ramps to accommodate bulk and specialised cargo. The ferry was expected to arrive in Trinidad around Jan 18, subject to weather conditions and the completion of regulatory and operational clearances. According to the National Infrastructure Development Company Limited (NIDCO), the acquisition followed a managed procurement process aimed at improving operational compatibility at the ports in Port of Spain and Scarborough, while increasing cargo capacity, passenger comfort, safety and reliability. In the interim, the Trinidad and Tobago Inter-Island Transportation Company Limited has implemented contingency arrangements using existing vessels, including the 'A.P.T. James', 'T&T Spirit' and 'Galleons Passage' in order to ensure the continued movement of essential cargo between Trinidad and Tobago. The 'Blue Wave Harmony' is certified to transport dangerous and specialised cargo and will not require scheduled dry-docking in 2026, allowing for uninterrupted operations. The upgraded facilities were expected to create opportunities for local employment and service providers.