Seastreak's Courageous is the largest and fastest high-speed passenger catamaran operating in the U.S.

Seastreak resumes summer service to New England

Starting Memorial Day weekend, ferry operator Seastreak will resume its summer service connecting New York City and Highlands, N.J., to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. “Not only is this route the longest passenger

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Guadeloupe ferry project showcases digital shipbuilding solution

The PT Kim Seah Shipyard in Indonesia is using Incat Crowther’s digital shipbuilding solution to construct a 35 meter catamaran ferry for CTM Deher of Guadeloupe in the French West Indies. Incat

New Polish RoPax ferries will feature advanced ABB technology

Three new LNG-fueled, hybrid-electric RoPax ferries on order at Poland’s Remontowa Shipbuilding (see earlier story) will feature ABB power, automation and propulsion solutions. The vessels will be delivered to Polish ferry operator

Alaska invites contractor proposals for ferry replacement project services

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is now seeking proposals for preconstruction and construction services for the Tustumena Replacement Vessel (TRV), an ocean-class passenger and vehicle ferry that will operate

New all-electric ferry

Skagit County all-electric ferry project now fully financed

A project that will replace a 40-year-old diesel powered vessel with a new all-electric ferry has marked another milestone. Washington State’s Skagit County reports that the state legislature has finalized its 2022

Fully-electric ferry on water

Fully-electric ferry completes inaugural round trip

The first fully-electric, high-speed passenger ferry in the southern hemisphere last month completed its inaugural round trip for New Zealand’s East by West Ferries. The 19 meter long ferry, the Ika Rere,

Zero-emissions freight ferry

Kongsberg propulsion solutions picked for zero-emission Scandlines ferry

The zero-emission freight ferry on order for Scandlines at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey will feature a Kongsberg Maritime (KM) propulsion and control system package. Designed by LMG Marin AS in Norway, the

Hybrid vessel on water

Wight Shipyard wins contract for two hybrid river bus vessels

London’s leading river bus operator, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, has awarded East Cowes, U.K., shipbuilder Wight Shipyard a contract to build two new hybrid Clipper-class vessels. “We are delighted that Uber

Fire Island ferries new ferry

Metal Shark wins Fire Island Ferries construction contract

Metal Shark, Jeanerette, La., has been awarded a contract to build a new vehicle ferry for Fire Island Ferries. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group, the 70- by 23-foot vessel features a

Casco Bay Line Ferry

Casco Bay invites shipyard bids for one new ferry, plans a second

The Casco Bay Island Transit District in Portland, Maine, continues to move right along with its plans to build a new 164 foot long ferry that will be equipped with a new

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