At FERRIES conferences, we talk a lot about various fuel options for ferry operations. One fuel for ferries that we haven’t explored in detail—at least not lately—is renewable diesel. At FERRIES 2023,
The Roatan Dream, a new 41-meter catamaran built by Harvey, La., shipbuilder Midship Marine and designed by Incat Crowther is now in service with Island Ferries S.A. in Honduras, operating on the
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) today officially notified ferry operator Fjord1 that it has been selected to develop and operate a next-generation autonomous ferry for the Lavik-Oppedal crossing in Norway. Fjord1
One year after completing the retrofit of the first of three Hurtigruten Coastal Express ships to hybrid technology, Kongsberg Maritime reports that service results show that the ship, the 121-meter MS Richard
SPONSORED CONTENT: The maritime industry, with its massive equipment and long-standing traditions, faces a monumental challenge as global emissions regulations tighten. While cleaner fuels are a necessity to reduce harmful emissions and
The National Transportation Safety Board says that fatigue and complacency led to the Washington State Ferries (WSF) passenger and car ferry Cathlamet striking a mooring structure, or dolphin, at a Seattle ferry
Italy’s Sicilian Region is to get an entirely “made in Sicily” ferry to link it with its smaller islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria. The EUR 120 million contract for the LNG dual-fueled
The ferry market continues to rebound from the pandemic and is making great strides to improving ridership and going green thanks to innovation and also available funding opportunities. Opening the FERRIES 2023
SPONSORED CONTENT: Based on vessel mission and load profile, Rolls-Royce has significantly increased the time between overhauls (TBO). As a result, its mtu Series 4000 engines, which are used in tugboats, ferries,
The British Columbia Ferry Commission today announced its final decision on the price cap for BC Ferries’ under its next four-year business plan, known as Performance Term 6. The commission will allow