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Innovative Seaspan Ferry Enters Service

Jan 16, 2017

Seaspan Ferries Corporation’s (SFC) Seaspan Swift, a new hybrid LNG fueled and battery powered ferry, entered service between the British Columbia mainland and Vancouver Island. The innovative vessels is classed by Bureau Veritas, and it is…

Cross-Bay Ferry Posts Strong Ridership in December

Jan 11, 2017

Cross-Bay Ferry organizers are reporting strong ridership levels in December, with more than 5,400 tickets sold, up from November’s level of 4,700 tickets sold.The is very positive, ferry supporters said, reflecting continued growth of demand…

EPA Awards Nearly $2 Mln for Clean Repowers

Jan 04, 2017

Three New England projects have been awarded nearly two million dollars under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) competitive national grant competition to reduce diesel emissions. The grants, totaling $1,975,000, were made under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)…

Washington State Ferries Launches Student Art Contest

Jan 04, 2017

Washington state students in grades six through eight have an opportunity to have their artwork on upcoming spring ferry schedules. The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Ferries Division is now accepting submissions for its spring drawing contest until mid-January…

Inland Waterways to Get Boost in India

Dec 23, 2016

The National Waterway Act, 2016 declaring 111 national waterways, including the 5 national waterways declared earlier has been enforced w.e.f. 12th April, 2016.  The process for preparation of techno economic feasibility (TEF) study/Detailed…

Scandlines’ Deploys New Ferry

Dec 21, 2016

On Wednesday 21 December 2016, Scandlines’ second new hybrid ferry for the Rostock-Gedser route, M/V Copenhagen, will carry passengers for the first time when it departs from Gedser towards Rostock at 09:00.Scandlines new hybrid ferry was…

Asian Bulk Fleet Gains Value in 2016

Dec 15, 2016

In what has been a very difficult year for dry bulk, the values of regional fleets have changed quite a bit over 2016. Despite the down market, the Asian fleet is 7 percent more valuable at the end of the year. Since the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) low of 290 points in February this year…

Stena Line Extends Ferries Maintenance Contract

Dec 14, 2016

Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has renewed its planned maintenance agreement with MacGregor, part of Cargotec. Stena Line has held MacGregor Onboard Care (MOC) agreements since 2008 and its latest contract takes the number of RoRo vessels covered to 39…

Gulfstream Wins DHS Ferry Contract

Dec 08, 2016

Custom Aluminum Ferry Designed and Built for Long Island Coast Waters Gulfstream Shipbuilding won a contract through the United States Department of Homeland Security for a passenger/vehicle ferry to service the New York and Connecticut waters…

Dry Bulk Owners Say the Worst is Over

Dec 07, 2016

The worst is over for the dry bulk shipping sector, after years when too many ships chased too little cargo, yet the extent of the lost business means a full recovery is still some way off, leading ship owners said on Wednesday. Dry bulk shipping…

WSF Leader to Retire

Dec 05, 2016

Lynne Griffith joined the Washington State Department of Transportation as assistant secretary for the ferries division in September 2014. Today, she announced that she will retire from public service at the end of January. Ferries division Chief of Staff Elizabeth Kosa…

Seatruck Reports Growth on Irish Sea

Nov 28, 2016

Freight ferry company Seatruck is reporting growth of more than 18pc in 2016 consolidating its position as the fastest growing operator on the Irish Sea, as more hauliers switch to its services. Seatruck chief executive Alistair Eagles said…

Seaspan Names Lister VP, Commercial Services

Nov 22, 2016

Peter Lister has joined the senior leadership team at Seaspan Marine as Vice President, Commercial Services, responsible for marketing, sales and customer relations. He will develop and build marketing strategies, customer service quality control measures…

Finnlines Improves Profit despite Lower Revenues

Nov 08, 2016

Despite a dip in revenues during the third quarter and first nine months of 2016, Finland-based shipper Finnlines Group was able to improve profits for both bother periods by cutting expenses.The group’s €60.9 million result for January…

US Awards $4.85 Mln for Waterways Projects

Oct 26, 2016

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced $4.85 million in grants to six Marine Highway projects along the waterways of 17 states and the District of Columbia. The goal of the Maritime Administration’s Marine Highway Program is to expand the use of U…

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