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Coast Guard, NTSB Investigating NYC Ferry Allision

Jan 09, 2013

Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to ferry allision in Manhattan. The Coast Guard is responding to an allison that occurred at the Pier 11 ferry terminal in Manhattan, N.Y. Fifty-seven injuries have been reported after the ferry Seastreak allided with the pier at 8:45 a…

CFOA Introduces New Executives

Jan 02, 2013

The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) announce its team to lead the organization into 2013.CFOA is a member-based organization representing Canadian ferry owners and operators across the country.  Ferries are an integral part of Canada’s transportation system…

Staten Island Ferry LNG Conversion Planned

Jan 01, 2013

Plans are in hand to convert one of the two diesel oil-fuelled 'Austen-class' ferries to use Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).A pilot program conducted on one Staten Island Ferry, if successful, could save the city nearly half the boat's fueling cost annually…

Hi-speed Ferry Hits Beacon: 26 Injured

Jan 01, 2013

A Macau to Hong Kong jetfoil hit a marker beacon in poor visibility while exiting the Macau Outer Harbour entrance channel.The ferry with 177 passengers and 8 crew on board at the time of the incident was towed back to the terminal with reportedly minor structural damage…

RoRo Ferry Accident Findings Released by UK's MAIB

Dec 27, 2012

Investigation report of accident involving the ro-ro ferry 'Norcape' in the Firth of Clyde released by Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) .On 26 November 2011, the port windlass of the UK registered Ro-Ro vessel Norcape suffered…

Improved Passenger Mobility, Comfort, Aboard Superferry 'Viking Grace'

Dec 19, 2012

Finnish Avaava, a company specializing in barrier-free solutions makes it easier for passengers to move around, accommodate, in comfort.Different spaces need to cater to a variety of different people. Avaava creates supplementary solutions adapted to varying levels of mobility…

Vancouver TransLink Seabus Ferry Ordered

Dec 19, 2012

A new SeaBus ordered from Damen Shipyards to replace 'MV Burrard Beaver' serving the city of Vancouver & the North Shore communities.MV Burrard Beaver, which was built in 1976 and has reached the end of its useful life, is safe for service…

Ship Passengers Granted New Legal EU Rights

Dec 18, 2012

A new European Union regulation gives passengers travelling by water improved rights to assistance in cases of cancelled or delayed departures.Passengers travelling by water are set to enjoy improved rights to assistance in cases of cancelled…

Briggs Marine Wins London Ferry Contract

Dec 13, 2012

UK marine contractor Briggs Marine wins 7-year contract worth over £50 million with Transport for London (TfL) to operate cross-Thames ferry.The contract will see Briggs Marine undertake operation and maintenance of the Woolwich Ferry service from 1st April 2013…

WSF Soon Back to Normal Service

Dec 10, 2012

Washington State Ferry (WSF) service disruptions should diminish soon, as three ferries return to service from shipyard.The expected return to service of three ferry vessels over the next two weeks will help alleviate temporary service disruptions occurring now on two major ferry routes…

Austal Gets Oman NFC Fleet Maintenance Contract

Dec 10, 2012

The Sultanate of Oman’s National Ferries Company (NFC) awards Austal a new 12-month vessel maintenance contract.Austal had previously held a three-year Vessel Maintenance Services Agreement which concluded in October this year. Under this new 12-month contract…

Swedish Ferry Delivered: Knude E. Hansen Designed

Dec 05, 2012

Basic design by Danish naval architects of new double-ended ferry delivered by Hvide Sande Skibs- og Baadbyggeri Shipyard for Swedish route.The shipyard recently delivered the 50m ferry named Uraniborg to Swedish domestic ferry company Ven…

WSF Add Number of Hands

Dec 03, 2012

New US Coast Guard regulations require Washington State Ferries to increase crew on Puget Sound routes.The Jumbo, Super, Issaquah and Evergreen State ferry classes – which carry many of the system’s 22 million annual riders – have new staffing…

Scandlines Cancel P+S WERFTEN Ferry Contract

Nov 28, 2012

P+S WERFTEN's insolvency administrator unfazed by Scandlines' decision to cancel construction contract for two ferries.Berthold Brinkmann, insolvency administrator for P+S WERFTEN, issued the following statement in response:'I am unperturbed…

Rolls-Royce Signs 'Environship' Ferry Agreement

Nov 26, 2012

Rolls-Royce sign a teaming agreement with Italian company Lauro Shipping to design new gas-powered Environship-concept ferries.This agreement marks the first time that a customer will utilise the Environship concept for a passenger vessel…

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