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New UK Ferry Service Charters Austal Trimaran

Oct 18, 2012

Euroferries' express Ramsgate – Boulogne cross channel service to launch in 2013 with the Austal hi-speed 102m trimaran.The vessel will arrive in January 2013, with the service becoming fully operational between Boulogne and Ramsgate during February 2013…

China Shipyard Gets Two Hi-speed Ferry Orders

Oct 18, 2012

Afai Southern Shipyard (Panyu Guangzhou) Ltd. win contracts to construct two 40m high speed passenger catamarans.The ferries have been ordered by Shenzhen Pengxing Shipping Co.,Ltd. in Shenzhen.The basic design and detailed design of the vessels will be made by CoCo Yachts B…

Yankee Fleet Receives Incat Crowther Ferry

Oct 17, 2012

'Yankee Freedom III', a 34m Catamaran Ferry, was developed in partnership with Yankee Fleet and Gladding Hearn Shipbuilding.The new vessel, designed to provide exceptional passenger comfort and minimal environmental impact on the local environment…

Greek Ferries Chartered Out to Ease Cash Flow

Oct 16, 2012

Several Greek coastal shipping firms have resorted to chartering their ferries on foreign routes in order to secure some liquidity and continue operating.Companies believe that their smooth operation is being threatened by the negative course…

Ferry Main Propulsion Order for Finland's Steerprop

Oct 15, 2012

Steerprop Ltd to deliver main propulsion system for a Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) passenger ferry to be built by Fincantieri.Steerprop Ltd. has been contracted to deliver two SP 120 ECO CRP propulsors, each with a power rating of 7 000 kW…

Hong Kong Mourns Ferry Collision Victims

Oct 05, 2012

A three-minute silence to mourn the 38 victims of the vessel collision off Lamma Island was observed throughout HK on 4, October.Except for emergency and immigration services, all government services were suspended during the period. All staff on duty observed the silence at their work places…

Rhode Island Fast Ferry's MTU Diesels Saving Fuel

Oct 05, 2012

'Ava Pearl,' a new catamaran operated by Rhode Island Fast Ferry, is fitted with fuel-efficient MTU Series 4000 engines.The 34-meter passenger vessel, designed by Incat Crowther and built by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, makes three daily round-trips between North Kingstown…

Incat Design Ferries for US Shipyard Midship Marine

Oct 04, 2012

Incact Crowther contracted to design a pair of 25 m catamaran ferries for construction at Midship Marine in Louisiana.These vessels will follow on from the successful quartet of UltraJet boats built by the yard. The new vessels will have a similar configuration…

Hong Kong collision: ITF comment

Oct 03, 2012

Commenting on the collision between two passenger vessels in Hong Kong waters on Monday, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) seafarers’ section secretary John Whitlow said: “This is a sad loss of life, and all of us must be thinking of those affected…

Hong Kong Ferry & Pleasureboat Collision Kills 38

Oct 03, 2012

A Sea Smooth ferry collided with & sank the 'Lamma lV  in Hong Kong waters.More than 120 passengers and crew were on the  Lamma IV, owned by the Hong Kong Electric Company, heading to watch a huge National Day fireworks display in Victoria Harbour when the collision occurred just off Lamma…

Washington State Ferries Contract for G4S Technology

Sep 27, 2012

G4S Technology LLC wins Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division contract to upgrade security systems.G4S Technology LLC (formerly Adesta), a systems integrator and project management company for electronic security systems and communication networks…

New Freight Ferry Grounds on First Trip

Sep 25, 2012

Huelin Renouf Shipping Limited's new freight ferry briefly aground offshore Alderney, UK Channel Islands then limps to Falmouth for drydock repairs.The 88.6 m freight ferry 'Huelin Dispatch' touched ground SW of Alderney, while on costal passage from Southampton…

Taiwan Ferry Propulsion Package Contract For MAN

Sep 13, 2012

Lienchiang County Government of Taiwan ordres two 9L32/44CR four-stroke engines to power a inter-island new Ropax ferry.The medium-speed engines will form part of a complete propulsion system delivered by MAN Diesel & Turbo that also includes reversible gearboxes…

Hybrid Ferry Project Takes Shape in Scotland

Sep 03, 2012

Scottish designers, engineers and shipbuilders are assembling the world’s first hybrid seagoing Ro-Pax ferries.The two revolutionary passenger and car ferries will each carry up to 150 passengers and 23 cars or two HGVs and provide a vital…

Incat Crowther to Design 'Super Dream' Catamaran

Sep 03, 2012

Incat Crowther contracted to design a 32m catamaran ferry for Ishigaki Dream Tours.Super Dream will be built by Richardson Devine Marine and will be the second Incat Crowther/RDM vessel for the operator, after 2008’s Premium Dream.Super…

Logistics News

Fertilizer Prices Surge

Fertilizer Prices Surge

China in Talks with Iran on Safe Passage

China in Talks with Iran on Safe Passage

Windward Daily Brief March 5: Conflict Reaches Indian Ocean as Hormuz Remains Shut

Windward Daily Brief March 5: Conflict Reaches Indian Ocean as Hormuz Remains Shut

Bunge Explores Alternative Shipping Routes as Middle East Conflict Worsens

Bunge Explores Alternative Shipping Routes as Middle East Conflict Worsens

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Sources: China and Iran in talks to ensure safe oil and gas transit through Hormuz
MSC will introduce an emergency fuel surcharge for all cargoes from Northern Europe to the Red Sea and East Africa
State Dept. says that flights for US citizens trapped in the Middle East are increasing.