Ferries News


New Dutch Waterway Bunker Station

Apr 07, 2013

The Gorinchem Ferry Service & Damen Shipyards Group collaborate to install a modular pontoon with a jetty for the bunker station.“What started as a mooring pontoon with a small gas oil tank for the ferry service has expanded into a complete bunker station”…

P&O Introduce Irish Sea Fast Ferry After Overhaul

Apr 03, 2013

Ship refurbishment specialists Blu Marine complete the £500,000 contract, and P&O has begun operating the ship on its Troon to Larne service.Blu Marine carried out the work in Belfast Harbour, which mainly involved fitting the P&O Express…

Thai Speedboat Plan to Beat Resort's Traffic Congestion

Mar 29, 2013

Thai authorities seek new ways to get people from Phuket International Airport to their destinations on the Andaman Sea island.
One possibilty discussed at a recent meeting would be to build a quay pier next to the airport in order to carry…

BC Ferries Order WESMAR Thruster

Mar 25, 2013

WESMAR to supply BC Ferries, with a  dual prop, counter-rotating, bow thruster for the  T-Class Passenger/Car ferry 'M/V Tachek'.M/V Tachek transports cars and passengers among the popular Gulf Islands and the WESMAR Model V2-24, 150 HP AC…

PVA Weighs in on TWIC Rulemaking

Mar 22, 2013

Carolyn Horgan, 2013 President for Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) commented on the Coast Guard's notice of proposed rulemaking on Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) readers:“PVA commends the Coast Guard for acknowledging…

CFOA Welcome 2013 Canadian Budget Provisions

Mar 21, 2013

The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) expresses approval of industry-related budget measures.“This government continues to demonstrate its commitment to transportation infrastructure,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFOA. “We look forward…

Scots Ferry Operator Wins Training Award

Mar 21, 2013

Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) wins award for its support of trade union-led training in the workplace.The award, from Scottish Union Learning in the Highlands and Islands, was presented to the company at an awards dinner held…

Canadian Ferry Association Joins Green Marine

Mar 20, 2013

The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) announced its membership in Green Marine, a joint Canada-U.S. initiative aimed at improving the environmental performance of marine companies. Green Marine was founded in 2007 by major marine industry associations…

CFOA Joins Green Marine

Mar 20, 2013

The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) has joined in 'Green Marine', a joint Canada-U.S. environmental initiative.“Canada’s waterways are the lifeblood of our members,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFOA.  “Without maintaining clean lakes and rivers…

Polish Shipyard Launch LNG Powered Ro/Pax Ferry

Mar 15, 2013

Remontowa Shipbuilding launch building no. B 613/1, the largest ferry of this kind built by the yard to date.Remontowa Shipbuilding says it is the largest production shipyard in Poland, and the only one with extensive experience in the construction of ecological…

Canada Makes Marine Atlantic Board Appointment

Mar 14, 2013

Sharon R. Duggan has been appointed to the board of Marine Atlantic Inc. by the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.Marine Atlantic Inc. is a federal Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Transport…

BC Ferries Captain Awarded Medal

Mar 14, 2013

Captain Mike Carter has been honoured with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for contribution to Canada's ferry industry.The award was presented by Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the Honourable Judith Guichon. Captain Carter has…

TSB Canada Release Ferry Accident Report

Mar 13, 2013

The BC ferry 'Coastal Inspiration' struck the berth in late 2011, causing extensive damage to the vessel and the ferry terminal.The double-ended 21,777 gt roll-on/roll-off ferry owned by British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., Victoria, was…

Seaspan Ferries to Install AMP at Swartz Bay Terminal

Mar 07, 2013

Seaspan Ferries Corporation's installation of shore electrical power (also known as AMP) to receive Government of Canada funding.Shore power is a highly effective way to reduce marine diesel air emissions by enabling ships to shut down their…

BC Ferries Financial Losses: Consultation Report Released

Mar 06, 2013

Kirk & Co. were engaged to assess public & stakeholders opinions regarding measures to ameliorate BC Ferries financial operating losses.BC Ferries operates one of the largest integrated marine transportation networks in the world. Despite…

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