Princess-Seaways Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On March 3, 2026, the Humber Coastguard raised an alarm following reports of a man who went overboard from the 'Princess Seaways'. This vessel, operating on the route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ijmuiden, was sailing in coordinates 53°52.5'N 1°17.9'E when the incident occurred. The Coastguard has called upon nearby vessels to maintain a vigilant eye and to get in touch if they are in a position to provide assistance.

In a strategic move to boost their operational capabilities, Danish ferry and logistics giant DFDS has entered into a ferry swap agreement with the Italian company Moby. Under this agreement, DFDS will acquire two versatile ro-pax ferries — the Moby Wonder, built in 2001, and the Moby Aki, launched in 2005. This acquisition aims to increase passenger and freight capacity on the Amsterdam-Newcastle route. In exchange, Moby will take possession of the passenger ferries currently operating on this route, namely the King Seaways and Princess Seaways, which were constructed in 1987 and 1986, respectively. The transaction is anticipated to conclude in the latter half of October 2019. Following this, DFDS will initiate a bareboat charter arrangement for the King Seaways and Princess Seaways from Moby, effective until January and February 2020, respectively.

In a strategic shift to accommodate the drydocking of various ro-pax vessels in the Baltic region, DFDS's PRINCESS SEAWAYS will temporarily leave the IJmuiden-North Shields (Newcastle) service in February and March 2024. The ferry is scheduled to embark on a six-week operational stint between Karlshamn, Sweden, and Klaipeda, Lithuania, commencing on February 7. This decision highlights DFDS's commitment to maintaining operational efficiency while ensuring essential services continue in the Baltic Sea.

In a swift response to a medical emergency, the Danish Radio Medical Service orchestrated a medevac operation on October 13, 2018, at 02:57 a.m. A patient onboard the 'Princess Seaways' required urgent medical attention while the ferry traversed British territorial waters in the English Channel. The operation was executed efficiently by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center Humber, showcasing the seamless collaboration between maritime and medical services in critical situations.