Interview, Ferry news

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 

Interview, Ferry news

How SHK Line Group is pushing forward Japan’s ferry industry

How SHK Line Group is pushing forward Japan’s ferry industry
By Philippe Holthof | 21 March 2023

Comprising five different ferry brands, SHK Line Group is Japan’s leading ferry operator. Yasuo Iritani explains to Philippe Holthof why the company is at the forefront of autonomous shipping in a country that is contending with labour shortages and environmental challenges

President Yasuo Iritani explains to Philippe Holthof why the company is pioneering new technology

Interview, Ferry news

Shifting into high gear to deliver revitalised transport

Shifting into high gear to deliver revitalised transport
By Philippe Holthof | 06 September 2022

Patty Rubstello explains to Philippe Holthof how Washington State Ferries, the USA’s premier ferry operator, is preparing to rejuvenate its fleet and implement hybrid-electric propulsion, despite facing staffing challenges

Patty Rubstello explains how Washington State Ferries is preparing to rejuvenate its fleet

Interview, Ports and Destinations

How Baleària is leading the way for the Spanish ferry market

How Baleària is leading the way for the Spanish ferry market
By Philippe Holthof | 21 April 2022

Philippe Holthof asks Baleària president Adolfo Utor about the state of the sector and the operator’s transition towards net-zero carbon emissions

Adolfo Utor talks about the state of the sector and net-zero carbon emissions