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
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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
VIDEO: Icon of the Seas arrives in Miami
The new holder of the “world’s largest cruise ship” title, Royal Caribbean International’s 7,600 guest Icon of the Seas, arrived in Miami for the first time yesterday. Taller than the Eiffel Tower,
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
Seabourn adds Starlink to the champagne and caviar
SpaceX continues to add satellites to its Starlink galaxy and maritime customers of all kinds for the low earth orbit (LEO) satcom technology. These include Carnival Corporation’s ultra luxury cruise and expedition
Carnival reports all time high full year revenues
Cruising has come a long way since the dark days of the COVID shut-down when much loved veteran cruise ships were being beached for scrapping. Evidence of the industry bounce back came
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
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
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,
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