The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. Since 2008, the program has awarded $303
Swedish ferry operator Gotlandsbolaget reports that it has signed a letter of intent LOI with Australian shipbuilder Austal covering the design of a 130 meter high speed multi-fuel catamaran able to operate
The global push to decarbonize has led to the development and implementation of hundreds of vessels with batteries onboard, enabling some zero-emissions operation. These hybrid and electric vessels need some means of
Italian ferry operator Liberty Lines has added three more to the nine 38-meter hybrid monohull vessels it has on order at Spanish shipbuilder Armon. Designed by Incat Crowther, the ferries will feature
Among challenges facing passenger vessel operators are stricter emissions requirements, post-pandemic market changes — and more recently lack of ship repair yard availabilities. Sister Washington State shipyards Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB)
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In our December issue, we published our “Distinctive Deliveries” feature, recognizing a unique variety of vessels delivered in 2022. Here’s what made the list: Ever Alot World’s largest containership Evergreen Marine Corporation
As the maritime industry continues to increase diversity and bring more women into its ranks, we wrap up 2022 for the third year in a row by bringing to you our list
Two students at Sweden’s Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) have completed a master’s thesis comparing the carbon footprint of electric hydrofoil ferries to that of traditional diesel ferries. The study shows that
The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the award of grants totaling more than $703 million to improve port facilities through the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program. In total 41 projects
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-
