EC: Italian ferry operator must repay unfair subsidy

JANUARY 22, 2014 — The European Commission says Italian ferry operator Saremar must repay €10.8 million of state aid paid it by the region of Sardinia. After an in-depth investigation, the Commission

Hybrid propulsion project gets EU funding

JANUARY 20, 2014—The European Union is providing EURO6.4 million in co-financing for a pilot project investigating a new hybrid propulsion system aboard two RoPax vessels operated by Scandlines Germany GmbH on routes

N.Y. City looks to expand ferry services

JANUARY 14, 2014—Despite the devastating impact of Super Storm Sandy on New York City’s shoreline communities in 2012, development of residential properties along the waterfront of the city’s five boroughs is booming.

Brittany Ferries orders LNG fueled ferry at STX France

JANUARY 14, 2014 — Brittany Ferries and shipbuilder STX France SA have now signed a contract covering the construction of a 2,474 passenger LNG fueled ferry for delivery in fourth quarter 2016.

Imtech Marine to supply systems for LNG fueled ferry

JANUARY 13, 2014 — Rotterdam headquartered Imtech Marine is to supply the electrical systems and electronics for the LNG-fueled ferry on order at Germany’s Fassmer shipyard, for operation by AG Ems subsidiary

Study eyes LNG bunkering in Roscoff and Santander

JANUARY 9, 2014 — The European Union’s TEN-T program is kicking in half the cost (just over EUROS 1 million) for series of studies to implementing LNG bunkering facilities in the Port

Ares Shipyard to build eight ferries for Doha resort

JANUARY 7, 2014 — Ares Shipyard, Antalya, Turkey, is to build eight 18 m x 6.7 m ferries to shuttle guests between Doha, Qatar, and the Anantara Doha Island Resort & Spa,

A long partnership: Blount delivers eighth boat to Casco Bay

JANUARY 4, 2014—Casco Bay Island Transit serves as a vital lifeline for the residents of the six Casco Bay Islands providing commuter, tourist, freight, vehicle and mail service daily from the mainland

Two arrests follow North Sea ferry cabin fire

DECEMBER 29, 2013 — Two men were arrested yesterday by U.K. police after the DFDS Seaways cruise ferry King Seaways was forced to return to port in Newcastle after fire broke out

Brittany Ferries set to order LNG fueled ferry

DECEMBER 26, 2013 — Roscoff, France, headquartered Brittany Ferries said earlier this month that it is “about to sign” a contract with shipbuilder STX France, Saint Nazaire, for the construction of the

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