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Work will commence on 1 March 2026 and will include cleaning and renewing the underwater coating on the hull, as well as the construction of a new entrance on deck seven

The vessel now features the largest battery capacity ever installed on a ropax vessel

New agreement commits port and ferry operator to continue passenger and freight operations on Cook Strait 

Wasaline’s ferry Aurora Botnia will continue to operate weekly departures on the route between Sweden and Finland 

The vessel, which was designed by Incat Crowther and built by Q-West Boat Builders, reached a top speed of 36 knots on all-electric mode during sea trials 

The 160-nautical-mile voyage took three days and demonstrated how hydrofoil technology is overcoming the issues associated with electric vessel travel 

The technology will enable the ferry to operate with lower emissions on the Jutland-Zealand route in Denmark  

Two onshore charging stations will be supplied for the Krakhella–Rysjedalsvika ferry crossing on Norway’s west coast

The association says a pause should be in place until the funds collected are ring-fenced for maritime decarbonisation 

The ferry, the first of four to be built by Cemre Marin Endustri, will operate between the Hebridean islands of Islay and Jura once in service later in 2026 

It is hoped the four new hybrid-electric ferries will enable quieter and cleaner operations in the Strait of Georgia in western Canada 

The new system will enable resident validation for reduced travel rates as well as digitally signed invoices for every ticket 

The Canadian operator will modify A Nepita before it begins service in Autumn 2026

Max Tan shares an insight into the operator’s evolution and its approach to more environmentally sustainable operations 

Ferry brands must ensure passenger experience is positive throughout their journey to remain top choice for transportation, says Michael Grey

Simon Johnson speaks with Stuart Reid of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company to find out how the operator is renewing its essential service to the English islands

The 130-metre vessel, named China Zorrilla, will begin operations for South American ferry operator Buquebus in the coming months

Vessel features end-to-end electric power and propulsion system was supplied by ABB

Fire Island Ferries’ Tim Mooney talks about family legacy, local roots and evolving opportunities

Travellers will be able to book ferries via the platform alongside existing offerings

The Australian shipbuilder is currently constructing two 129-metre electric ferries for the Danish operator, due for delivery in 2027 and 2028 

The ferry is the UK’s first fully electric zero-emissions ferry, marking a milestone in the rollout of low-emission river transport