WETA takes delivery of fast new ferry
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), which operates the San Francisco Bay Ferry fleet, has taken delivery of M/V Dorado. It is the fastest vessel in WETA’s fleet
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Senesco Marine wins order for Maine hybrid-electric ferry
The Senesco Marine shipyard in North Kingston, R.I., has been selected to build a hybrid-electric passenger/vehicle ferry for the Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS). Designed by Gilbert Associates, the 154-foot vessel will
Brødrene Aa delivers the first of 3 carbon fiber cats to Greek ferry operator
Norway’s Brødrene Aa shipyard has delivered the first of three high speed ferries ordered by leading Greek ferry operator Attica Group. Ordered at the end of January 2021, (see earlier story) the
Hydrogen energy system for cruise ships gains preliminary DNV approval
Two coastal cruise ships are a step nearer to being able to travel the coast of Norway emissions-free for up to 20 hours. DNV has awarded HAV Group ASA preliminary approval for
Student ferry design competition winners receive awards
The Worldwide Ferry Safety Association (WFSA) has presented awards to the finalists in its student ferry design competition, now in its ninth year. Dr. Roberta Weisbrod, WFSA’s executive director, said the specifications
Gothenburg takes delivery of fourth ferry powered by EST-Floattech battery system
The public transportation agency for the Gothenburg, Sweden, region — Västtrafik — has recently a taken delivery of the hybrid electric ferry Eloise. Built by Finnish shipbuilder Työvene, the 33-meter, double-ended commuter ferry is
All-electric Chinese river cruise ship packs 7.5 MWh of battery power
China Classification Society (CCS) says China will ramp up the building of fully electric battery powered ships to operate on the country’s extensive inland waterways network. This following the successful maiden voyage
Funding secured for two all-electric ferries for Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden, based Green City Ferries (GCF) says it has secured the funding necessary to start production of its first two Beluga24 design emissions-free ferries and has announced the first two routes
NCDOT set to start Ocracoke Express ferry service
Hubert, N.C., based US Watercraft reports that the passenger ferry Ocracoke Express received its USCG Certificate of Inspection and will begin carrying passengers to Ocracoke Island for the North Carolina Department of
VIDEO: Largest high-speed ferry in the U.S. showcases Furuno electronics
Delivered in December, Seastreak Courageous, the largest capacity high-speed ferry in the U.S., is guided by quality Furuno marine electronics. Built by the Midship Marine shipyard in Harvey, La, the 720-passenger vessel