Ferry news

Dawn of a new era for Spirit of Tasmania

Dawn of a new era for Spirit of Tasmania

Spirit of Tasmania

By Philippe Holthof | 28 September 2023

TT-Line Company’s Bernard Dwyer discusses with Philippe Holthof the two next-generation Spirit of Tasmania ro-pax ferries that will soon join the Tasmania-based fleet

TT-Line Company’s Bernard Dwyer discusses the new ferries that will soon join the Tasmania-based fleet 

Orkney receives £15 million funding award for electric ferries

Orkney receives £15 million funding award for electric ferries

Artemis Technologies

By Alex Smith | 21 September 2023

The two vessels are intended to test how electric ferry technology could be used in the islands

How the industry is fighting electric fires on ferries

How the industry is fighting electric fires on ferries

Philippe Holthof

By Johan Roos | 15 September 2023

Tests conducted by the EU’s LASH FIRE project show that conventional seawater drencher systems can effectively contain battery electric vehicle fires onboard vessels. Johan Roos from Interferry reports

Johan Roos from Interferry takes a closer look at tests conducted by the EU’s LASH FIRE project

Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as preferred shipbuilder

Isles of Scilly Steamship Group names Piriou as preferred shipbuilder

Piriou

By Alex Smith | 14 September 2023

Construction of new passenger ferry Scillonian IV will begin in spring 2024

Rising to expectations for a first-class ferry experience

Rising to expectations for a first-class ferry experience
By Simon Johnson | 07 September 2023

Simon Johnson asks four ferry operators how they are continuing to deliver an excellent experience for their customers during times of change

Four ferry operators discuss how they’re continuing to deliver an excellent customer experience

Major engineering project begins at Douglas Harbour

Major engineering project begins at Douglas Harbour

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

By Laura Hyde | 05 September 2023

Alterations made to King Edward VIII Pier to better accommodate Manxman

Silja Symphony goes digital with nauticAi Log electronic logbooks

Silja Symphony goes digital with nauticAi Log electronic logbooks

AS Tallink Grupp/Marko Stampehl

By Laura Hyde | 30 August 2023

The system has been approved after a trial onboard Tallink Grupp’s fleet

Incat Tasmania constructing world’s largest battery electric ro-pax ferry

Incat Tasmania constructing world’s largest battery electric ro-pax ferry

Incat Tasmania

By Alex Smith | 24 August 2023

Vessel for South American operator Buquebus will feature battery storage by Corvus Energy

New Isle of Man ferry Manxman embarks on maiden voyage

New Isle of Man ferry Manxman embarks on maiden voyage

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

By Alex Smith | 17 August 2023

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s vessel will sail between the island and the UK mainland

Condor Islander completes berthing trials in Portsmouth

Condor Islander completes berthing trials in Portsmouth

Brian Bracher/Portsmouth International Port

By Rebecca Gibson | 04 August 2023

Refurbished vessel will begin service for Condor Ferries in autumn 2023

Wightlink partners with HM Coastguard on safety at sea initiative

Wightlink partners with HM Coastguard on safety at sea initiative

Wightlink

By Laura Hyde | 28 July 2023

Ferry line hosts training visits onboard vessels to discuss operations in the Solent

German operator EMS Maritime Offshore takes delivery of new ferries

German operator EMS Maritime Offshore takes delivery of new ferries

Incat Crowther

By Alex Smith | 26 July 2023

The three vessels will operate routes between the North Frisian Islands and Neuharlingersiel

First Superstar-class ferry delivered to Finnlines ahead of September debut

First Superstar-class ferry delivered to Finnlines ahead of September debut

Finnlines

By Alex Smith | 19 July 2023

Finnsirius will sail on the Finnish operator’s Naatali- Långnäs–Kapellskär route

Stena Nordica replaces Stena Europe on Rosslare to Fishguard route

Stena Nordica replaces Stena Europe on Rosslare to Fishguard route

Stena Line

By Laura Hyde | 17 July 2023

The refurbished vessel will operate two daily sailings on the crossing

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company christens Manxman

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company christens Manxman

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

By Laura Hyde | 10 July 2023

The new passenger ferry will begin a limited service by the end of July 

Baleària aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 80,000 tonnes

Baleària aims  to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 80,000 tonnes

Baleària

By Alice Chambers | 06 July 2023

Ferry line is increasing its use of natural gas to 100 per cent across its dual-engine ships

New Isle Of Man Steam Packet Company flagship arrives in Douglas

New Isle Of Man Steam Packet Company flagship arrives in Douglas

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company

By Alex Smith | 04 July 2023

Manxman has travelled over 12,000 nautical miles from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea

Stena Vision makes inaugural voyage on Rosslare-Cherbourg route

Stena Vision makes inaugural voyage on Rosslare-Cherbourg route

Stena Line

By Laura Hyde | 03 July 2023

Stena Line now provides the most frequent ferry sailings between Ireland and Europe

NAPA to install electronic logbooks on two new Finnlines ferries

NAPA to install electronic logbooks on two new Finnlines ferries

Finnlines and NAPA

By Laura Hyde | 21 June 2023

The digital solutions will help ferry line to analyse data and increase safety, efficiency and sustainability 

New Stena Line ferry for Rosslare to Cherbourg

New Stena Line ferry for Rosslare to Cherbourg

Stena Line

By Laura Hyde | 20 June 2023

Stena Vision has left Gdansk for Rosslare ready to begin service