Ferry

The Helios vessel could transport 2,000 passengers across the Gulf of Finland in just over two hours

The annual conference will take place in Sorrento, Italy, in October and focus on the theme ‘Connections’ 

The operator’s new CEO, Mike Flaskey, talks with Michele Witthaus about his plans for the passenger shipping side of the business as the company emerges from choppy financial waters

The Baltic Sea ferries will accommodate 1,100 passengers, 90 cars and 5,100 lane metres of cargo and will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

Wightlink’s Katy Taylor discusses with Justin Merrigan how the ferry operator is strengthening ties with the Isle of Wight and progressing its vision for an all-electric fleet

Data insights will be collected from Zevi 1 by Artemis Technologies, Orkney Ferries and the European Marine Energy Centre 1 before it begins a three-year trial to connect Kirkwall with other Orkney islands 

As the wave of ferry orders placed in recent years eases, shipyards and shipowners are focused on ensuring successful launches and deliveries 

Futura will operate in the Baltic Sea between ports at Rødby, Denmark, and Puttgarden, Germany 

Incat Hull 096 will carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles when it begins operations for South American ferry operator Buquebus

Paul Grant tells Simon Johnson about his role in expanding Stena Line’s Irish Sea business and reveals what’s next for the ferry company  

Rapid advancements in battery technology have enabled global ferry operators to place it at the centre of their strategies for building sustainable fleets 

Werft Shipbuilding and Damen Shiprepair installed a 900-kilowatt battery pack and magnet generators on the crankshafts of the main engines 

The global trade association will continue to work with ferry operators and other industry stakeholders worldwide to spearhead the transition to net-zero operations 

The 400-passenger vessels will operate on commuter routes linking Oakland, Alameda, Seaplane Lagoon and Harbor Bay to San Francisco 

Six vessels will sail in the Mediterranean, while three more will be deployed in the Baltic

President and CEO Greta Bédard discusses the Canadian ferry operator’s plans for improvement

The vessel will join Irish Ferries and be replaced on Tallink’s Paldiski-Kapellskär route by Superfast IX

Organisers have also put out a call for speakers for the annual conference which will take place in Sorrento, Italy, from 4-8 October 2025  

New lifecycle agreement for the LNG-powered ferry will help to minimise unscheduled maintenance and ensure performance reliability 

The terminal now features self-service kiosks, passport-less immigration lanes, new food and beverage outlets and a children’s playground 

The first of two ferries, which will operate in Indonesia, has been handed over after successfully completing sea trials 

The 3,900 square metre facility will connect the island with the UAE’s capital city