The Trust for Governors Island debuts new Harbor Charger ferry
The Trust for Governors Island unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry, the Harbor Charger, on August 12. It’s the first of its kind in New York State and a welcome addition to the
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E-foiling ferries could transform New York routes by 2027
A combination of policy support, infrastructure investment, and innovative vessel technology could accelerate the shift to zero-emission ferry operations, according to David Tyler, co-founder of Artemis Technologies, who spoke with Marine Log
FERRIES 2025: Rethinking ferry evacuation for new fuels
Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, taking place November 4-5 in Jersey City, N.J., across from the Manhattan skyline in New York City, will feature a safety-focused presentation from Whitney Mantooth, PhD,
Registration opens for Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference
Registration is now open for Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES conference, which will be held November 4–5, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City in the New York City area. The event
Hybrid propulsion adoption on the rise
By Jake Swihart, Global Industry Marketing Manager – Marine The maritime industry is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and hybrid propulsion systems are emerging as one of the leading
Wenatchee back in full-time WSF service
In his latest weekly update, WSDOT Deputy Secretary Steve Nevey, head of Washington State Ferries, reports that Wenatchee, WSFs’ first hybrid-electric ferry, returned to full-time service on the Seattle/Bainbridge route June 24.
Incat Tasmania to build electric ferries for Denmark
Tasmania-based shipbuilder Incat says it has been selected to design and build two new state-of-the-art battery-electric ferries for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. The vessels, each 129 meters (423 feet) long and powered
Popular Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle service gets a 35% service boost
The Port of Oakland, Calif., is celebrating the expansion of the Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle, a free pilot program initiated by the City of Alameda, offering public water transit between Oakland’s Jack
Podcast: The future of green ferry transit
In this episode of Marine Log’s Listen Up! podcast, we’re joined by Seamus Murphy, executive director of San Francisco Bay Ferry, the public ferry system operated by the Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Damen set to make a fast delivery of a Fast Ferry 4212
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with South Korea’s Starline Co. Ltd. for the delivery of a new Damen Fast Ferry 4212. Available from stock at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in