Ferry

Maritime operators must manage a complex mix of travel forms, which makes the ‘one-size-fits-all’ digital border checks difficult to deploy, according to the association 

Catamaran has been designed and built to sail zero-emission short crossings and in emission control areas

Serge Buy of the Canadian Ferry Association explains to Rebecca Gibson why federal investment and supplier partnerships are key to growing Canada’s ferry system

The 2,500-passenger ferry will sail weekend services from 2 July until 8 August 2026 to increase capacity

Stuart Garrett of NorthLink Ferries tells Simon Johnson how the operator is revitalising its service with refurbishments and new vessels

The West Vancouver facility handles nearly seven million travellers annually and has been in operation for more than 65 years

The company will operate an emission-free electric ferry on the crossing from 1 September 2027

Timothy O’Brien shares how New York City’s ferry network has evolved into a defining feature of its transportation system

The partners are also expanding their network infrastructure across the Mediterranean to improve performance and lower costs

The acquisition will include a €45 million ($52.2 million) investment and the addition of new vessels and employees to the Spanish shipping company’s existing fleet and workforce

H4PERION is a four-year venture comprising of 16 partners working together on sustainable and practical innovations

Viking Line CEO Marcus Risberg discusses with Philippe Holthof the company’s fleet renewal strategy, the evolving Helios concept and the regulatory uncertainties shaping investment decisions in the Baltic Sea ferry market

Network is planned to begin operation on the Derwent River in early 2027

Over the past five decades, the association has advocated for a safer, more environmentally sustainable and economically viable global ferry industry. In its milestone year, it will continue to spearhead further improvements in collaboration with partners, says CEO Mike Corrigan

Organisers have put out a call for speakers for its 50th annual conference, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 31 October to 4 November

The project will modernise the harbour and expand landside infrastructure to support current and future ferry operations 

The 390-passenger ferry will operate between Campbell River and Quadra Island on Canada’s west coast

New freight flex vessels will be owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited and operated by Serco NorthLink Ferries between Abderdeen and Kirkwall/Lerwick 

The passenger ferry has contributed to economic and tourism growth across Isles of Scilly for almost 500 years 

The fully electric vessel has been designed to operate with zero emissions in waters with extremely low wash levels 

The association has previously called for ETS funds to be used to advance decarbonisation within the ferry industry 

The terminal is constructed entirely over water and will serve the route between the Mornington and the Bellarine peninsulas