Greek passenger shipping operator Attica Group slashes fleet age through significant S&P activity

In a business update on 16 March, the group disclosed it has divested six vessels with an average age of more than 29.0 years, while acquiring three newer ships with an average age of 7.3 years.

“These agreements, following the vessel sales completed in 2025, confirm Attica Group’s commitment to a younger, more efficient and more competitive fleet, capable of meeting the modern demands of passenger shipping,” said chief executive Panos Dikaios.

Focusing on its Saronic Gulf operations, Attica has acquired two Aero Highspeed catamarans, with a total investment of around €15M (US$17M), including upgrade and deployment costs. The vessels, built in 2017 and 2018, are expected to enter service during the upcoming summer season as Aero Highspeed 4 and Aero Highspeed 5.

According to the company, the pair will offer improved energy efficiency and a reduced environmental footprint, achieving approximately a 60% reduction in annual CO2 emissions compared with the vessels they replace.

As part of the renewal programme, Attica has also agreed to the en bloc sale of Flying Cat 3, Flying Cat 4, Flying Cat 5, Flying Cat 6, and Highspeed 4 for around €25M.

The replacement programme is expected to reduce the average age of the fleet operating on Saronic routes to just under 6 years.

The group has also signed an agreement for the long-term bareboat charter of 2021-built ropax vessel GNV Bridge for five years, with a contractual obligation to purchase the vessel at the end of the charter period.

Delivery is expected by May, after which the vessel will be renamed Superfast V and deployed on Adriatic routes.

Together with two E-Flexer vessels currently under construction and due for delivery next year, the acquisition marks the completion of the modernisation of Attica’s Adriatic fleet. The vessels operating on these routes will have an average age of 8.6 years, compared with 24.8 years today, with all ships equipped with scrubbers.

Separately, the group has signed an agreement for the bareboat charter of 1990-built ropax vessel Kydon. The charter will run for four years, with a contractual obligation for the counterparty to acquire the vessel at the end of the period.

Through its brands Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, and Anek Lines, Attica Group operates a fleet of 33 vessels.