FCR147

The next issue of FCR will feature an article by Matt Davies on the introduction of Stena Futura to the Heyham-Belfast service, heralding the start of a new era for the route. Richard Seville will report on a recent visit to the Faroe Islands aboard Norröna and the local Faroese ferries of Strandfarskip Landsin in an article held over from this issue. Andrew Cooke charts the story of Red Funnel’s Raptor-class vessels on the Southampton-Cowes service, while Matt Davies takes look at Fjärdvägen, the oldest ro-ro vessel in service on Northern Europe - a survivor from 1971. Plus the usual comprehensive look at ferry and cruise operations around the world. Published late January 2026.