Tug that was to ha ve towed decommissioned ferries has been abandoned

Tug crew abandoned as WSF cancels sale of two decommissioned ferries

“We have canceled purchase and sales agreements with Nelson Armas for decommissioned ferries Elwha and Klahowya,” Washington State Ferries said September 5. “This comes after issues arose while Armas tried to move

Siemens Energy pioneering innovative solutions for marine decarbonization

SPONSORED CONTENT: Siemens Energy is a global leader in marine decarbonization and works with customers to deploy innovative technologies to reduce fuel consumption and associated emissions. With the IMO’s 2050 emissions target

Capt. Bion Stewart

FERRIES 2024: Managing chaos as a small ferry operator

While Marine Log’s FERRIES conference has traditionally spotlighted larger operations, valuable insights can also be gleaned from smaller ferry services—particularly those operating multiple trips daily throughout the year. One such example is

Parramatta Class ferry John Nutt

VIDEO: Second Parramatta Class ferry enters service in Sydney

The second of seven vessels in the new fleet of next-generation Parramatta Class ferries designed by Incat Crowther has arrived in Sydney, Australia, and is now in service. The vessels, which will

Passengers on the Mychal Judge ferry boat being evacuated to another boat. (Credit: Screengrab from PIX 11 YouTube)

VIDEO: Passengers evacuated from NY Waterway ferry following fire

A fire broke out aboard the NY Waterway ferry Father Mychal Judge yesterday during rush hour. The ferry was en route from Pier 11 in Manhattan to Paulus Hook and Liberty Harbor

Credit: WETA

FERRIES 2024: Service expansion and transit network resiliency

Ferries are a unique and valuable mode of transit, offering significant insights for the broader transportation industry. Their minimal infrastructure requirements and proven technology can bolster the resilience of regional transportation networks.

Rendering of an electric ferry. (Credit: EV Maritime)

FERRIES 2024: An inside look at a new carbon fiber plug-in hybrid ferry

In July, EV Maritime, a New Zealand-based company specializing in electric ferry design and technology, announced it has been commissioned by Angel Island Tiburon Ferry (AITF) in San Francisco Bay to develop

One of the two retired WSF ferries sold for recycling

Two retired WSF ferries headed to Ecuador for recycling

Washington State Ferries (WSF) reports that two vessels that each spent more than 50 years as part of its fleet are heading to South America. It has entered into purchase and sales

Kristen Kissinger with KPFF will be speaking at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2024 conference on October 29-30 in Seattle.

FERRIES 2024: Green funding access for ferry operators

Going green isn’t always inexpensive, but there are strategies to help ferry operators manage the costs. To provide valuable insights on accessing green funding, Kristen Kissinger, marine transit planning team lead, project

WETA REEF ferries

Echandia batteries will power San Francisco Bay Ferry’s REEF ferries

Swedish maritime battery system specialist Echandia has been selected to supply the battery systems for San Francisco Bay Ferry’s Rapid Electric Emission Free (REEF) Ferry program. This project marks a significant step

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