Ferry news

Wärtsilä to provide tech for USA’s first zero-emission high-speed ferries

Wärtsilä to provide tech for USA’s first zero-emission high-speed ferries

WETA

By Laura Hyde | 01 December 2023

The ferries are expected to begin operations in San Francisco in 2025

Electric ferry Candela P-12 enters production in Sweden

Electric ferry Candela P-12 enters production in Sweden

Candela Technology

By Laura Hyde | 20 November 2023

A pilot vessel is due to join Stockholm’s public transport network in 2024 

Finding alternative solutions to reserve ships

Finding alternative solutions to reserve ships

iStock/Debove Sophie

By Michael Grey | 08 November 2023

Financial pressures mean ferry operators must now look for different ways to continue providing reliable services when regular vessels are non-operational

Michael Grey explores how ferry operators are now coping with the unexpected

Ferry industry leaders gather in Tasmania

Ferry industry leaders gather in Tasmania

Cruise & Ferry

By Jon Ingleton | 06 November 2023

Interferry 2023 focuses on the leading edge, customer experience and sustainability

How Virtu Ferries is powering Malta’s economy

How Virtu Ferries is powering Malta’s economy

Virtu Group

By Justin Merrigan | 31 October 2023

Owner and managing director Francis Portelli discusses Virtu Ferries’ role in providing vital passenger and cargo services for Malta with Justin Merrigan

Francis Portelli discusses the operator’s role in providing vital passenger and cargo services

Why Irish Ferries is investing in new fuels and eco-friendly technologies

Why Irish Ferries is investing in new fuels and eco-friendly technologies
By Justin Merrigan | 24 October 2023

Irish Ferries’ Andrew Sheen tells Justin Merrigan how the brand is working to make its ships more sustainable with the help of new fuels and eco-friendly technologies

Andrew Sheen shares how the brand is working to make its ships more sustainable

Elevating the customer experience and sustainability

Elevating the customer experience and sustainability
By Mike Corrigan | 11 October 2023

Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan explains why the global association's upcoming conference in Tasmania promises to be a must-attend event this November

Interferry’s CEO explains why the association's upcoming conference is a must-attend event

Why the UK ferry industry is prioritising sustainability

Why the UK ferry industry is prioritising sustainability

Brittany Ferries

By Adam Lawrence | 06 October 2023

Adam Lawrence talks with Abby Penlington of Discover Ferries who predicts hybrid vessels, new propulsion technologies and other sustainability initiatives will dramatically improve the UK ferry industry’s carbon footprint

Discover Ferries' Abby Penlington shares how operators are reducing carbon footprints

Wasaline to trial biogas on Aurora Botnia one day per week

Wasaline to trial biogas on Aurora Botnia one day per week

Wasaline

By Rebecca Gibson | 03 October 2023

New fuel will enable Wasaline to make 18 per cent of its weekly sailings climate neutral 

Dawn of a new era for Spirit of Tasmania

Dawn of a new era for Spirit of Tasmania

Spirit of Tasmania

By Philippe Holthof | 28 September 2023

TT-Line Company’s Bernard Dwyer discusses with Philippe Holthof the two next-generation Spirit of Tasmania ro-pax ferries that will soon join the Tasmania-based fleet

TT-Line Company’s Bernard Dwyer discusses the new ferries that will soon join the Tasmania-based fleet 

Orkney receives £15 million funding award for electric ferries

Orkney receives £15 million funding award for electric ferries

Artemis Technologies

By Alex Smith | 21 September 2023

The two vessels are intended to test how electric ferry technology could be used in the islands

How the industry is fighting electric fires on ferries

How the industry is fighting electric fires on ferries

Philippe Holthof

By Johan Roos | 15 September 2023

Tests conducted by the EU’s LASH FIRE project show that conventional seawater drencher systems can effectively contain battery electric vehicle fires onboard vessels. Johan Roos from Interferry reports

Johan Roos from Interferry takes a closer look at tests conducted by the EU’s LASH FIRE project

Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as preferred shipbuilder

Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as preferred shipbuilder

Piriou

By Alex Smith | 14 September 2023

Construction of new passenger ferry Scillonian IV will begin in spring 2024

Rising to expectations for a first-class ferry experience

Rising to expectations for a first-class ferry experience
By Simon Johnson | 07 September 2023

Simon Johnson asks four ferry operators how they are continuing to deliver an excellent experience for their customers during times of change

Four ferry operators discuss how they’re continuing to deliver an excellent customer experience

Major engineering project begins at Douglas Harbour

Major engineering project begins at Douglas Harbour

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

By Laura Hyde | 05 September 2023

Alterations made to King Edward VIII Pier to better accommodate Manxman

Silja Symphony goes digital with nauticAi Log electronic logbooks

Silja Symphony goes digital with nauticAi Log electronic logbooks

AS Tallink Grupp/Marko Stampehl

By Laura Hyde | 30 August 2023

The system has been approved after a trial onboard Tallink Grupp’s fleet

Incat Tasmania constructing world’s largest battery electric ro-pax ferry

Incat Tasmania constructing world’s largest battery electric ro-pax ferry

Incat Tasmania

By Alex Smith | 24 August 2023

Vessel for South American operator Buquebus will feature battery storage by Corvus Energy

New Isle of Man ferry Manxman embarks on maiden voyage

New Isle of Man ferry Manxman embarks on maiden voyage

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

By Alex Smith | 17 August 2023

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s vessel will sail between the island and the UK mainland

Condor Islander completes berthing trials in Portsmouth

Condor Islander completes berthing trials in Portsmouth

Brian Bracher/Portsmouth International Port

By Rebecca Gibson | 04 August 2023

Refurbished vessel will begin service for Condor Ferries in autumn 2023

Wightlink partners with HM Coastguard on safety at sea initiative

Wightlink partners with HM Coastguard on safety at sea initiative

Wightlink

By Laura Hyde | 28 July 2023

Ferry line hosts training visits onboard vessels to discuss operations in the Solent