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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Canadian Ferry Operators Association CFOA Board of Directors & Senior Management meeting joined by government officers.During this meeting, representatives from the Board of Directors met with Senator Dennis Dawson, Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications and M…
The EPA permit that has long allowed the SS Badger to dump coal ash into the lake is now under review.On the shores of Lake Michigan, the tiny town of Ludington, Mich., is home port to the last coal-fired ferry in the U.S. The SS Badger has been making trips across the lake to Manitowoc…
A ferry operator escapes prosecution after a vessel flooded when its bow ramp was left open as it crossed Scotland's River Clyde.The potential disaster happened as the Clydelink-operated Renfrew ferry was crossing the river between Renfrew and Yoker in Glasgow with its bow access door ramp open…
During the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2013, held February 16 - 19, in Jacksonville, FL, members of the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) elected Carolyn Horgan, Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco, CA, as PVA President for 2013. Also…
A short-sea trade RoRo passenger ship built by Western Marine Shipyard Ltd., is the most advanced built in the yard so far.This is the first time Bangladesh has exported a passenger ship to the European market, in compliance with the highest standards of modern technology & safety…
There has been a significant volume of shipbuilding business reported in the week according to Clarkson Hellas.Dry Bulk CarriersThe dry bulk fleet has seen a number of new additions this week. It was reported that SWS signed an additional order with Clients of Thenamaris for 1+1 180…
Call for Entries: Safe Affordable Ferry Competition, Open to Students WorldwideRegistrations are now being accepted for the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association (WFSA)’s annual student competition for the design of safe affordable ferries to serve developing nations…
