Ferry ridership is up at Washington State Ferries

Washington State Ferries ridership up again in 2023

In what could be a hopeful sign for ferry operators across the U.S., over 1.3 million more riders boarded Washington State Ferries (WSF) in 2023 than in 2022. The 7.4% spike from

Island class ferry

Damen to build four new BC Ferries hybrid-electric Island class ferries

Last month, the BC Ferry Commission authorized BC Ferries to procure four new hybrid-electric Island class car/passenger ferries along with associated shoreside electrical upgrades at the terminals they serve. Yesterday, BC Ferries

EcoLancha project will electrify fleet of passenger ferries that serve as primary mode of transport in the ecologically unique Delta del Paraná.

Argentina tests new electric passenger ferry

The EcoLancha initiative, spearheaded by Delta Argentina Uruguay—the region’s second-largest ferry operator—is looking to ease river transport in the area by launching the Delta Eco One electric passenger ferry. The Delta Eco

The Margarita Salas was launched on December 14.

Baleària’s new LNG RoPax ferry launches

The Margarita Salas ferry, operated by Spanish ferry operator Baleària, was launched December 14 by Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon. The vessel is operationally efficient, fitted with dual-fuel LNG engines that ensure each

New U/S. Virgin Islands ferry

Gulf Craft starts construction of new U.S. Virgin Islands ferry

The Gulf Craft LLC shipyard in Franklin, La., has started construction of a new U.S Virgin Islands ferry. The 300-passenger 32-meter Incat Crowther designed catamaran vessel will service the busy tourist and

onshore cgarging solution

NES wins second Scandlines onshore charging contract

Copenhagen-headquartered Scandlines has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) to deliver an onshore charging system for its Puttgarden, Germany, ferry terminal. As we reported earlier, Scandlines’ new zero emissions freight ferry, Futura,

Brunnvoll Mar-El is systems inegrator for three hast ferries

Brunvoll Mar-El will deliver onshore charging system for new Fjord1 fast ferries

Brunvoll Group subsidiary Brunvoll Mar-El will deliver the onshore charging system for the three fast ferries that Fjord 1 will operate on city routes in the Bergen, Norway, region under a 15-year

NYC EDC reports on NYC Ferry ridership

NYCEDC says NYC Ferry ridership is at record levels

According to a recent report by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the City-owned NYC Ferry service served 6.6 million total riders in FY 2023. There were 550,000 riders on

BMT EF-500 ferry

VIDEO: BMT unveils new EF-500 all-electric ferry

Unveiled at the International Workboat Show this week, the latest addition to ship designer BMT’s portfolio is a new all-electric ferry, the EF-500. With a length of 42 meters, a molded beam

FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez

FTA awards ferry grants totaling more than $220 million

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the award of ferry grants totaling $220.2 million. The availability of the grants was announced back in May. “Today’s announcement represents

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