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Derecktor picks MJP waterjets for new hybrid ferry duo

Two new hybrid ferries being built by Derecktor Shipyards New York for Chatham Area Transit (CAT) of Savannah, Ga., will feature Marine Jet Power (MJP) waterjets as part of their sophisticated power

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Wärtsilä inks lifecycle agreement for new P&O Ferries

The world’s largest double-ended ferries, U.K.-based P&O Ferries’ 230-meter long M/V Pioneer and M/V Liberté, will be covered by a five-year lifecycle agreement with Wärtsilä. The agreement is designed to optimize the

Recently delivered by Gulf Island Marine Fabricators of Houma, La., the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry.

Gulf Island delivers new ferry to Texas DOT

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry Esperanza “Hope” Andrade in a dedication ceremony honoring its namesake, Texas transportation infrastructure pioneer Esperanza “Hope” Andrade. Built at Gulf

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Candela P-12 foiling ferry to shuttle hydro power workers across New Zealand lake

New Zealand’s Meridian Energy is to replace the diesel ferry which shuttles workers across Lake Manapōuri to its Manapōuri hydro station with a Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil ferry. Lake Manapōuri has been

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Steve Nevey chosen as new head of Washington State Ferries

Washington State Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar has announced that Steve Nevey will serve as assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division, succeeding Patty Rubstello, who is stepping down as head

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BMT increasingly involved in electric vessel design

SPONSORED CONTENT: From the launch of the “MPA Guardian” hybrid patrol boat in 2022, to the 500 passenger electric ferry concept unveiled at International Workboat Show 2023, BMT has become increasingly involved

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First of six new fast commuter ferries starts service in Hong Kong

Now in operation with Hong Kong’s Sun Ferry Services Company Limited, the 44.8 meter, 500 passenger Xin Ming Xhu VIII, is the first of six new Incat Crowther designed fast commuter ferries

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HAV Design to design zero-emission autonomous ferry quartet for Fjord1

Norway’s HAV Design has won a contract to design and develop four newbuild, zero-emission autonomous ferries for ferry operator Fjord1. To be built at Turkey’s Tersan Shipyard, they will operate on the

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Majestic orders 10 new 39-meter Incat Crowther passenger ferries

Majestic Fast Ferry Pte Ltd., which operates between Singapore and Bataam, Indonesia has commissioned Incat Crowther to design 10 new second generation 39-meter passenger ferries as the basis of its future fleet.

New Antarctica21 cruise vessel

New Antarctica21 polar cruise vessel will be powered by MAN 21/31 Mk2 PLO gensets

Chilean tour operator Antarctica21 has ordered a second polar vessel for its fly-and-sail expeditions, which takes guests from Punta Arenas, Chile, directly to King George Island, in Antarctica, where they then board

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