New Zealand operator eyes second fully-electric ferry
The success of New Zealand’s first fully-electric passenger ferry, Ika Rere, is prompting its owner, East By West Ferries, to push ahead with plans to order a second electric vessel. It will
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American Symphony completes sea trials
Guilford, Conn., based American Cruise Line’s latest modern riverboat, American Symphony, completed sea trials late last week and is on its way to New Orleans for an on-time start to its inaugural
Jim Wunderman to keynote FERRIES 2022 in San Francisco
Coming off the heels of a successful New York City presentation last November, Marine Log’s 35th annual FERRIES conference is heading to the West Coast, taking place November 1-2 in San Francisco.
Indonesian shipyard wins repeat orders for uncomplicated “people mover”
Developed to cater to a market segment demanding lower ticket prices, the 255-seat catamaran ferry Indomal Empire is described by designer Incat Crowther as an “uncomplicated and efficient people mover.” Built by
FHWA awards $172.2 million in FY 2022 ferry service funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today announced $172.2 million in Fiscal Year 2022 formula funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 35 states and three territories to improve ferry
MGBW completes complex four-ferry overhaul project
Chula Vista Calif., headquartered Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW) recently completed a contract valued at more than $4.6 million for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. The work involved the
Carnival Corporation to roll out Service Power Packages fleet wide
Aiming to further improve energy savings and reduce fuel consumption, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is to roll out comprehensive technology upgrades, called Service Power
Lake Victoria ferry gets new Schottel propulsion system
With an area of over 23,000 square miles, Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa—and a vital resource for the 30 million people who live on its shores. Every day, almost
Royal Caribbean: Full fleet back in service and positive operating cash flow
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported a second quarter 2022 net loss of $0.5 billion and loss per share of $2.05. That’s the not unexpected bad news and investors looked beyond
Tour the Sea Change ferry at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2022
SWITCH Maritime’s landmark Sea Change hydrogen-powered ferry project got a lot of attention at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2021 held last November along the New York Harbor. This year, the conference heads to