Incat Crowther News, Ferry | 14 February 2025 New Incat-designed ferry begins operating between US Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands The 149-passenger ferry was built in Australia and is being managed by Caribbean operator Smith’s Ferry Services
Vessev News, Ferry | 30 January 2025 Vessev’s VS-9 hydrofoiling ferry enters service in New Zealand The vessel, which is operated by Fullers360, will offer passenger tours of Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour
Wärtsilä News, Ferry | 29 January 2025 Wärtsilä signs 10-year lifecycle agreement with ferry operator Baleària The technology company will provide maintenance services, as well as operational support to ensure key design values are secured and maintained
Damen Shipyards News, Ferry | 29 January 2025 Damen Shipyards delivers Germany’s first all-electric catamaran ferry The 150-passenger vessel will provide a carbon-neutral service on AG Reederei Norden-Frisia’s route on the East Frisian Wadden Sea
Port of Turku News, Ferry | 23 January 2025 Port of Turku signs contract for construction of new passenger ferry terminal The Finnish port is planning a three-storey complex for completion in 2026
CalMac News, Ferry | 14 January 2025 Glen Sannox enters service with first timetabled sailings The CalMac ship sailed three return sailings between Troon and the Isle of Arran
Fotofritz16 News, Ferry | 02 January 2025 DFDS to provide ferry services to island of Jersey The Government of Jersey has signed a 20-year contract with the ferry operator for routes to the UK and France
Attica Group/Orbyt Global/Telenor Maritime News, Ferry | 20 December 2024 Attica Group partners with Orbyt Global and Telenor Maritime to improve passenger connectivity Ferry operator will install upgraded equipment upgrades onboard vessels within its Superfast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, ANEK Lines and Hellenic Seaways fleets
Brittany Ferries Commentary, Ferry | 04 December 2024 Making ferries more affordable Developing a series of ships with a design that can be easily adapted to suit individual operators could help to reduce the costs and complexities of building ferries
Scandlines News, Ferry | 02 December 2024 Scandlines and Caterpillar Motoren to explore use of e-methanol The ferry operator hopes to be able to convert its current MaK diesel engine ferries as part of its commitment to operate with zero direct emissions by 2040
Interview, Ferry | 27 November 2024 How DFDS is looking to lead by example Mathieu Girardin tells Justin Merrigan about the ferry operator’s plans to invest in new technologies as it journeys towards net zero
Unsplash/Tony Brassell News, Ferry | 25 November 2024 Brittany Ferries to operate routes between Guernsey, France and the UK in summer 2025 The French company has been granted approval for a 15-year operating licence by the States of Guernsey
Incat Crowther News, Ferry | 25 November 2024 Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry takes delivery of two new hybrid ferries The newbuilds were designed by Incat Crowther, built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards and will operate between Hong Kong and three nearby islands
Washington State Ferries Interview, Ferry | 22 November 2024 Recovery and renewal at Washington State Ferries Steve Nevey discusses with Justin Merrigan how the ferry operator is proactively addressing issues posed by aging vessels
Candela News, Ferry | 22 November 2024 First flying electric ferry in the USA to debut on Lake Tahoe Candela and FlyTahoe will launch a Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferry on 30-minute cross-lake service
Discover Ferries Report, Ferry | 19 November 2024 Discover Ferries reports 23.5 million passenger ferry crossings in 2024 The ferry industry body says more holidaymakers are opting to travel by water around the British Isles and Europe than in 2023
R&F Travel Retail News, Ferry | 13 November 2024 Finnlines and R&F Travel Retail expand partnership with new duty-free route The travel retail supplier is now preferred choice for all of Finnlines' passenger routes
APFC Interview, Ferry | 05 November 2024 Set sail with safety and satisfaction: an interview with Mary Ann Pastrana Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation’s chairperson discusses its progress towards an ambitious vision to have 30 vessels in operation by 2030
Damen News, Ferry | 04 November 2024 Damen starts constructing the first two of four fully electric ferries for BC Ferries The Island-class vessels will connect to shore power and bring the number of Damen-built vessels in the fleet to 10
Candela Technology News, Ferry | 30 October 2024 World’s first electric hydrofoil ferry begins service in Stockholm Nova completed its 15-kilometre route in nearly half the time of previous service
Interview, Ferry | 07 October 2024 David Sopta on crucial Croatian ferry routes Jadrolinija executive tells Justin Merrigan how the company’s new ferry is helping it to deliver lifeline services for locals and enhance tourism in Croatia
Damen Shipyards Group News, Ferry | 27 September 2024 Damen Shipyards to build two electric ferries for City of Toronto The vessels will transport passengers and vehicles between downtown Toronto and the Toronto Islands, Canada
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Interferry2026 special: A golden anniversary for the ferry industry Interferry and its members are set to celebrate 50 years of representing the global ferry industry at its 2026 annual conference in Bangkok, Thailand
Norwegian Cruise Line News, Cruise | 21 October 2026 Norwegian Bella to sail European itineraries from May 2028
Brittany Ferries News, Ferry | 20 October 2026 Brittany Ferries deploys Moment’s MOOD and MOOD TV platforms to additional vessels
Carnival Cruise Line Interview, Cruise | 16 October 2026 Carnival enters a new era: Christine Duffy on new ships and reimagining the cruise experience
Seafy News, Marine operations | 13 October 2026 Seafy launches onboard push-to-talk solution for crew members
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises News, Cruise | 03 November 2026 Uniworld to sail eight new itineraries and launch three new ships in 2028
Swan Hellenic Feature, Itinerary planning | 04 November 2026 How do cruise lines find unique ports of call?
Global Ports Holding News, Ports and Destinations | 29 October 2026 Global Ports Holding signs 30-year concession for St. Vincent Cruise Port