MSC Grandiosa will homeport at Port Canaveral

MSC Cruises signs long-term agreement with Port Canaveral

The world’s third largest cruise line, MSC Cruises, is to expand its operations at the world’s second busiest cruise port, Port Canaveral, Fla. A recent agreement with Canaveral Port Authority includes the

All-electric fast ferry

VIDEO: Baleària to operate two new all-electric fast ferries between Spain and Morocco

Spanish ferry operator Baleària has unveiled the details of two all-electric fast ferries that it will operate on the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco. The zero-emission ships will operate on

Prometeo

Prometeo project gets EUR 1.5M in regional funding

France’s Brittany Region has granted a subsidy of EUR 1.5 million (about $1.6 million) to Green Navy for its Prometeo hydrogen-powered passenger vessel project (see earlier story). Green Navy, a member of

Celebrity Edge will be delivered as methanol capable

Royal Caribbean inks agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique for Edge 6

Miami-headquartered Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has signed an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028. Edge 6

Dragos Cojocariu (Damen Galati) and Ovidiu Romaniuc (Bureau Veritas representative) sign offon start of cutting.

Damen Galati cuts steel for latest BC Ferries Island Class vessel

Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania has cut steel on the third vessel in a series of four Island Class ferries on order for Canada’s BC Ferries. At the same time, another vessel

Anchor Operating System Secures Landmark Contract with Washington State Ferries, Powering Ticketing for 19.1 Million Annual Riders

Sponsored Content: In a monumental step forward, Anchor Operating System has been awarded the contract to power the ticketing, point-of-sale, and kiosk solutions for Washington State Ferries, the largest ferry system in

Artemis report on public transit

New report on public transit sees opportunities for ferries

Does a general public dissatisfaction with current U.S. public transit systems create an opportunity for the ferry industry? A new report just released by Belfast, Northern Ireland, based foiling ferry innovator Artemis

Derecktor launches first U.S.-built hybrid ferries with waterjet propulsion

Derecktor launches first U.S.-built hybrid ferries with waterjet propulsion

Derecktor Shipyards New York has now launched the two hybrid passenger ferries that it is building for Savannah, Ga.-based Chatham Area Transit. As we previously reported, they are the first hybrid passenger

WSF Washongton State Ferries

WSF reports surge in 2024 ridership

The largest ferry service in the U.S., Washington State Ferries (WSF), welcomed nearly 500,000 more people aboard last year compared to the year before. Ridership for the year was more than 19.1

The M/V Summit replaces a 67-year-old ferry. (Credit: TDOT)

VIDEO: TDOT christens new ferry

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently announced that its new ferry boat, the M/V Summitt, is now in service connecting Benton and Houston counties. Aptly named after legendary Lady Vols basketball

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