Ferry

Two newbuilds being constructed in response to a Norwegian government initiative for emission-free crossing

The Finnish technology group will supply the electrical systems for Schleswig-Holstein and Deutschland, two of the ferries on the Puttgarden-Rødby route

BC Ferries’ Nicolas Jimenez tells Justin Merrigan about the Canadian operator’s long-term transformative journey to reshape its coastal ferry services

The system will operate on a route connecting the city of Trondheim with the Fosen peninsula in Norway

Stena Superfast VII and VIII will be transferred to LR Class and converted for dual-fuel operation

Grandi Navi Veloci will install the technology onboard seven of its vessels while trials are ongoing with Tallink Silja Line

The ferry operator will apply the GIT Coatings XGIT-FUEL to vessels in its ro-ro and ro-pax fleets after a seven per cent reduction in fuel consumption and emissions 

Michele Witthaus asks Tallink Grupp’s Paavo Nõgene how the Estonian company is negotiating the challenges facing ferry operators to chart a clean course for its fleet

While greenhouse gas emissions dictate Interferry’s regulatory agenda, the global association’s long-standing engagement with domestic ferry safety remains key 

Firm will supply the propulsion and energy storage system for the hybrid-electric vessel on the Lincolnville-Isleboro route in the USA

Interferry’s Oliver Weiss explains to Rebecca Gibson why the global trade association joined with the International Maritime Organization and other partners to organise the Africa Ferry Safety Seminar, which took place in Tanzania in April 2024 

The event in Tanzania was intended to improve cooperation and safety in African ferry industry

Philippe Holthof asks Stena Line’s female leaders, Marica Derenstrand, Margareta Jensen Dickson and Elisabeth Lonne, how the pan-European operator is creating a more inclusive workplace and adapting to meet evolving customer demands

The operator is to acquire a 49 per cent share in ferry company Africa Morocco Link and establish a new car and passenger route between Morocco and Spain’s Iberian Peninsula  

Ro-pax ferries are bigger than ever, but how did the industry manage to increase their scale, while ensuring they can still safely navigate narrow harbours and operate in all weathers?  

The shipping association has emphasised the importance of the technology in enabling the decarbonisation of ferry services

The technology supplier will also act as system integrator for the four vessels

Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica now have new restaurant and bar options, refreshed seating and increased passenger capacity

Swedish-made Candela-P12 will transport staff and contractors servicing Meridian Energy power station

Xin Ming Xhu VIII is now sailing from the Central Ferry Pier to Mui Wo and Cheung Chau commuter routes in Hong Kong

The station near Lysekil is intended to streamline the charging process and will be operational in 2026

The vessels will operate for Fjord1on the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the coast of Norway