Ferries News


Fourth Damen Fast Ferry for S. Korea

May 19, 2016

Damen Shipyards Group has sold a Fast Ferry 4212 to South Korean ferry operator DAEA Express Shipping. The vessel, named Sea Flower, is the fourth ferry of this design that Damen has sold in the last five years to companies operating on the east coast of the Korean peninsula…

Ferries Eligible for Millions in Canadian Funding

May 16, 2016

Ferry operators now eligible for New Building Canada funding Ferry operators across Canada applaud new changes made by the federal government that will allow infrastructure projects related to ferries to be eligible for funding under the New Building Canada Fund…

Next Generation Marine Power: The Future Looks Bright

May 09, 2016

The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion event was held in the Grand Harbour conference venue looking out over the Port of Southampton where cruise ships, oil tankers and the world's largest container vessels ply their global trade.  The…

Wärtsilä Propulsion for First UK Dual-fuel Ships

May 09, 2016

he first ever UK domestic dual-fuelled new build vessels will feature fully integrated Wärtsilä propulsion machinery packages. Wärtsilä will also supply extended engineering and site support services. The two ships, both 102 metre long ro-ro passenger ferries…

Officer Sentenced for Role in Fatal Ferry Crash

Apr 25, 2016

The second officer who admitted his actions were responsible for the death of a fisherman, has been sent to prison. Pasquale Miccio pleaded guilty to a breach of section 58 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 as amended, on March 24, 2016 in the High Court of Justiciary…

Scandlines’ Ferry leaves FAYARD Shipyard

Apr 24, 2016

The new Scandlines ferry for the route Rostock-Gedser left the Danish shipyard FAYARD on Wednesday 20 April 2016. The vessel will be named M/V Berlin on Tuesday 3 May 2016. During the last couple of months the vessel has successfully completed…

First Shippers Sign on Rolls-Royce Autonomous Ship Project

Apr 12, 2016

The Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) project, led by Rolls-Royce, introduced the project’s first commercial ship operators: ferry operator Finferries and dry bulk cargo carriers ESL Shipping Oy. The announcement…

Secretary Foxx Designates 3 Marine Highway Projects

Apr 09, 2016

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has designated three new Marine Highway Projects.The Mississippi River, previously designated as the M-55, will serve as the primary route for the Baton Rouge-New Orleans Shuttle project.  Sponsored…

Bryan Steps in as Interferry’s Interim CEO

Apr 04, 2016

Darrell Bryan, formerly president and CEO of Victoria Clipper, has started work as interim CEO of Interferry following the retirement of Len Roueche. The Interferry board of directors named Bryan for the role – effective from April 1 - late…

Satisfactory 2015 results for DNV GL

Apr 01, 2016

In 2015, DNV GL delivered satisfactory financial results and increased its operating revenue by 8.2%. Group President and CEO of DNV GL Remi Eriksen highlights: “Given the challenging market conditions, particularly in the oil & gas industry…

Polish Shipyard Wins Contract with B.C. Ferries

Mar 26, 2016

A contract to renovate B.C. Ferries’ two largest vessels has been awarded to the largest shipyard in Poland for $140 million. BC Ferries awarded the conversion contrast to Remontowa Ship Repair in Gdansk, Poland. That’s the same company…

Newest Washington State Ferry: M/V Suquamish

Mar 19, 2016

On Wednesday, the Washington State Transportation Commission announced that the fourth ferry in our Olympic Class will be named Suquamish. Ferry names were suggested through a public process, and narrowed down to three for the Commission’s consideration…

18 New Ferries Needed for New NYC Ferry Service

Mar 17, 2016

NYC Awards New Ferry Service Deal to HornblowerNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the Citywide Ferry Service is on track to launch in 2017, with the selection of Hornblower, Inc. as its operator. The new service, which will…

PVA Elects 2016 Leadership

Feb 08, 2016

During the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2016 held January 23-26 in Crystal City, Va., members of the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) elected Margo Marks of Beaver Island Boat Company, Beaver Island, Mich. as PVA President for 2016…

IMO Head to Address Interferry Conference

Feb 03, 2016

New IMO secretary-general to give keynote speech at trade association Interferry’s 41st annual conference in Manila this October Korea’s Kitack Lim, whose term as IMO secretary-general began January 1, will address the opening conference session on October 17…

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