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

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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.

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Royal Caribbean Group orders fourth giant Icon Class ship

The days of the post-pandemic cruise ship ordering pause are rapidly fading into the past. Today, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reported that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer

American Liberty is part of the company’s ongoing Project Blue Series—a series of 12 new small ships. (Credit: American Cruise Lines)

American Cruise Lines christens newest cruise ship in Rhode Island

American Cruise Lines (ACL) announced yesterday that American Liberty, the third new coastal cat in the company’s groundbreaking series of 100-passenger ships, was christened in Newport, R.I., this week. American Liberty is

Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal 16 will be MSC Seascape's homeport.

Construction underway for future home of MSC Seascape cruise ship

Construction is underway at the Port of Galveston to convert an existing cargo warehouse into the port’s fourth cruise terminal. The $151 million cruise complex at Pier 16 will include a 165,000-square-foot

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

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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

San Francisco Bay Ferry is focusing on new battery electric ferries that they expect to come online starting in 2026. (Credit: WETA)

Ferry operators continue to embrace greener standards  

By Maura Keller, Marine Log correspondent These days, just about everyone in the marine business is facing some kind of environmental challenge—from reducing emissions to understanding the ever-changing alternative fuel options. The

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