Discover the Kalliste: Ratings & Maritime News

**Title: Former 'Kalliste' Ferry Acquired by Corsica Linea, Set for Renaming as Capu di Maru** Corsica Linea has successfully acquired the ferry 'Kalliste' from La Méridionale, a significant move that will see the vessel, previously facing the threat of being scrapped in Turkey, renamed 'Capu di Maru.' This strategic addition to Corsica Linea’s fleet is set to debut following necessary retrofit and refurbishment work. For over thirty years, the 'Kalliste' was a staple on the Marseille-Corsica route, including ports like Propriano and Ajaccio, and also served on various charters for Corsica Linea. However, since October 2025, the ferry has been docked in Marseille, amid plans for its demolition due to industrial challenges and efforts to streamline the fleet. The acquisition, which Corsica Linea’s social and economic committee recently approved for approximately four million euros, will involve essential maintenance and upgrading at the Chantier Naval de Marseille. This includes a fresh coat of paint in Corsica Linea's iconic red livery, preparing the vessel for its expected service entry in late April. Furthermore, there are discussions within Corsica Linea to charter La Méridionale’s ‘Massalia’ for operations in autumn, enhancing the company’s service offerings. Notably, 'Normandie,' another vessel previously acquired from Brittany Ferries at the end of 2024, adds to the growing fleet. Stay tuned for more updates on the 'Capu di Maru' as it prepares to return to the seas, revitalizing Corsica Linea’s service routes and operations.

La Méridionale announced on Jan 15, 2026, the decommissioning of the "Kalliste." The ferry was sold to the Turkish shipbreaking yard Sok Denizcilik, which is approved by the European Union. The ship, which operated thr Marseille-Corsica route for a long time, was assigned last season to the seasonal Marseille-Nador route, The "Kalliste" had been laid up in Marseille since October following the implementation of a reorganisation plan by La Méridionale. It will leave the market in a few weeks.

On Feb 28, 2025, the 'Kalliste', sailing between Tanger-Med and Marseille, requested the medical evacuation of a passenger, while the ferry was sailing 33 nautical miles east of Alicante. The CCS of Salvamento MArítimo in Valencia mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 223 to assist, which hoisted the patient and transferred him to the helipad of the Hospital de la Fe. Report with photo: https://x.com/salvamentogob/status/1895534966588805529

On the morning of Oct 28, the 'Kalliste' requested the medical evacuation of a passenger and a companion. Salvamento Marítimo deployed the SAR boat 'Salvamar Spica' (MMSI: 225987262), which took the two off and transported them to the port of Almería, from where the patient was transferred to the hospital for further medical care.