Finnish maritime software specialist NAPA reports that its new stability management software for passenger vessels, NAPA Stability, has been approved by Lloyd’s Register (LR). This marks a milestone for the platform as
Three plug-in hybrid ferries on order for Hamburg ferry operator HADAG will be prepared for later integration of hydrogen fuel cells, allowing for future zero-emissions operation. On order at the SET (Schiffbau-
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, LLC of Houma is the apparent low bidder for the construction of two new ferry boats for the
Making what it says is its ferry operation’s biggest investment ever, the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket Sweden) has awarded Hardinxveld–Giessendam, Netherlands, based Holland Shipyards a contract for up to four hybrid-electric car/passenger
Next month at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2022 conference—taking place November 1-2 in San Francisco—one of Elliott Bay Design Group’s (EBDG) naval architects, Chris Biernat, will present on a conceptual passenger/vehicle ferry for
Massachusetts-based start-up REGENT (Regional Electric Ground Effect Nautical Transport) has added worldwide ferry operator FRS to the list of customers planning to add its revolutionary seaglider all-electric wing in ground (WIG) vessels
All American Marine (AAM) has been awarded a contract to build a high-speed and long-range 150-passenger eco-tour vessel for Anchorage, Alaska-based Phillips Cruises and Tours. The 84 foot 5 inch long by
ABB and Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania are to explore building a 148 meter long RoPax ferry with hybrid-electric propulsion that could be transitioned to battery power as shore charging becomes available. The
Stockholm, Sweden, based Candela Technology AB believes that its latest all-electric passenger hydrofoil, the Candela P-12 Shuttle, could be the ideal fit for Seattle ferry services. Before that, the ferry will get
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) on a project to retrofit a medium-speed MAN 48/60 engine to make it capable of dual-fuel diesel/methanol