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Blyth Workcats to showcase Catamaran Designs at Seawork

May 07, 2015

The design evolution of Blyth Workcats will be on display at Seawork on Stand B27 where the company will be showing examples from its versatile range. Well known for their robust seaworthiness and economical performance, workboats from this…

US Approves Ferry Service to Cuba

May 06, 2015

The United States Treasury Department has authorized passenger ferry services to Cuba for the first time in more than a half-century, in a major step in improving relations between the two countries. At least four companies said they were notified Tuesday of approvals by the U…

Indonesia Pledges Support for Ferry Safety

May 01, 2015

The Indonesian Minister for Transportation Ignasius Jonan, visited the International Maritime Organization (IMO) April 28, confirming his country’s support for the IMO’s initiative to establish global safety standards for domestic ferries. This follows the adoption in Manila…

Growth Potential of European Short Sea Shipping Untapped

May 01, 2015

A coalition of European shipping sector organisations, led by the European Community Association of Ship Brokers and Agents (ECASBA), has called on the European Parliament, Commission and Member States to honour the commitments to support…

Tin Hau Festival on 11 May 2015

Apr 29, 2015

Coxswains, owners and operators of local vessels are advised that arrangements for embarkation and disembarkation will only be made at the western side of the main pier of Tai Miu Wan, whereas the eastern side of the main pier will be used by licensed ferries…

Spain: 156 Passengers on Burning Ferry Evacuate

Apr 29, 2015

Spain's development ministry has said that a fire broke out on a ferry as it journeyed from Palma on the island of Majorca to Valencia in Spain. Spanish media reported that around 156 people had to abandon ship around 17 miles from Palma de Mallorca and were helped by emergency services…

S. Korea Okays Salvage Sunken Sewol Ferry

Apr 22, 2015

South Korea has approved plans to salvage a sunken ferry that capsized last year in the Yellow Sea killing over 300 people, Public Safety and Security Minister Park In-yong said.  Last April's disaster happened off the southern coast of Jindo…

IMO Conference to Address Ferry Safety

Apr 20, 2015

Conference on the enhancement of safety of ships carrying passengers on non-international voyages, Manila, the Philippines, April 24, 2015 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will hold an international conference on the enhancement…

Fishing Vessel Skipper Fined for Collision

Apr 20, 2015

The skipper of a fishing vessel that collided with a ferry was fined after pleading guilty for failing to keep a proper lookout.The skipper, Lindsay Haugh, of the fishing vessel Onward N336, was fined a total of £2,500 plus costs of £231…

Canada's Ferry Operators Highlight Safety

Apr 16, 2015

As Canadians remember the tragic sinking of the Korean ferry, MV Sewol, one year ago today, Canada’s ferry operators remind Canadians of the notable safety track record of its sector.  Through a short video posted online, the Canadian Ferry…

OSK-ShipTech Acquires Jørgen Petersen

Apr 16, 2015

OSK-ShipTech A/S has acquired consulting naval architects A/S Jørgen Petersen who has more than 40 years of experience in ship design and consulting in the marine industry. The acquisition took effect April 1, 2015. Citing strong business development within passenger vessels in recent years…

Incat Crowther Opens Europe Office

Apr 13, 2015

Incat Crowther reported it has opened an office in Europe.Located in Southampton, United Kingdom, the office has been created to support a growing European client base and meet the demand for Incat Crowther’s products and services in the region…

Canada’s Ferries Call for Infrastructure Investment

Apr 06, 2015

Industry Minister James Moore told CTV’s Question Period, yesterday, that Canadians will soon be seeing “very large-scale [infrastructure] announcements in every part of the country.”  Moore went on to say that these investments will benefit Canadians and increase productivity…

MacGregor to Supply Package for RoPax Ferry

Mar 09, 2015

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a new contract from the Meyer Turku Shipyard for a complete turnkey delivery of RoRo cargo access and handling equipment for an environmentally friendly RoPax ferry under construction for Estonian ship operator Tallink…

Record Thames Ridership

Mar 02, 2015

A record 9.8 million passengers are using the River Thames‎, two years on from the launch of the Mayor's River Action Plan, it was announced today.The River Action Plan, launched in February 2013, details a host of measures designed to…

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