The Trust for Governors Island unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry, the Harbor Charger, on August 12.

The Trust for Governors Island debuts new Harbor Charger ferry

The Trust for Governors Island unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry, the Harbor Charger, on August 12. It’s the first of its kind in New York State and a welcome addition to the

Harlem Rocket passenger vessel.

Harlem Rocket debuts on the Hudson River

A new chapter in Harlem’s maritime history in New York City has begun with the debut of the Harlem Rocket, a 57-foot, 90-passenger sightseeing vessel delivering high-speed, open-air tours from the West

The e-foiling ferry, which integrates an electric propulsion system into a hydrofoil structure.

E-foiling ferries could transform New York routes by 2027

A combination of policy support, infrastructure investment, and innovative vessel technology could accelerate the shift to zero-emission ferry operations, according to David Tyler, co-founder of Artemis Technologies, who spoke with Marine Log

Still video image of the Discovery passenger vessel before it ran aground Saturday, August 9, in Hawaii.

Coast Guard monitors aground passenger vessel in Honolulu

The Coast Guard is monitoring a passenger vessel that ran aground near Kewalo Basin in Honolulu on Saturday, August 9. The Discovery, a 75-foot passenger vessel that operates as a shuttle for

Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference will feature a safety-focused presentation on how ferry operators can adapt emergency evacuation procedures for the unique risks of alternative-fuel vessels.

FERRIES 2025: Rethinking ferry evacuation for new fuels

Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, taking place November 4-5 in Jersey City, N.J., across from the Manhattan skyline in New York City, will feature a safety-focused presentation from Whitney Mantooth, PhD,

Viking Mira launches at Ancona Shipyard

Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard launches Viking Mira

Viking Mira, the newest ocean ship for Torstein Hagen-led Viking (NYSE: VIK) was launched today at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard. The ship is scheduled to debut in spring 2026, offering itineraries in the

Marella Cruises ship

V.Ships Leisure to provide end-to-end ship management for Marella Cruises

V.Ships Leisure, part of V.Group, has been awarded a ship management contract by Marella Cruises, TUI UK&I’s ocean cruise line. The five-year agreement will cover the full technical, crewing, digital and ESG

Registration is now open for Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES conference, which will be held November 4–5, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City in the New York City area.

Registration opens for Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference

Registration is now open for Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES conference, which will be held November 4–5, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City in the New York City area. The event

Crowley Engineering partnered with Regal Rexnord to streamline the propulsion system of the Casco Bay Lines electric passenger ferry, serving Portland, Maine. (Credit: Elliot Bay Design Group & Casco Bay Lines)

Hybrid propulsion adoption on the rise

By Jake Swihart, Global Industry Marketing Manager – Marine The maritime industry is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and hybrid propulsion systems are emerging as one of the leading

Wenatchee

Wenatchee back in full-time WSF service

In his latest weekly update, WSDOT Deputy Secretary Steve Nevey, head of Washington State Ferries, reports that Wenatchee, WSFs’ first hybrid-electric ferry, returned to full-time service on the Seattle/Bainbridge route June 24.

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