Ferry operators join roundtable discussion at FERRIES 2023
With just over a month left before Marine Log’s 36th annual FERRIES conference, a panel of ferry operators has come together to present on topics important to the operations side of the
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FERRIES 2023: Candela eyes electrified vessels to improve public transit
Waterborne transportation has long been an important mode of travel, but the environmental impact and cost of operating traditional ferries has limited its use in modern times. However, with Stockholm-based Candela’s cutting-edge technology,
FERRIES 2023: Designing ferries for the uncertain future
Considering the accelerating energy transition in the ferry industry worldwide, there is a pressing need for innovative ferry solutions. Netherlands-based C-Job Naval Architects finds that many vessel owners it collaborates with are
U.K. consortium to build world’s first eSOV
A consortium led by Bibby Marine is to receive U.K. government matching funding for the construction of what, they say, will be the world’s first zero-emission electric service operation vessel (eSOV). With
FERRIES 2023: Retrofitting ferries with hydrogen propulsion and storage technology
Pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is increasing across the global maritime sector, and ferries are no exception. The adoption of alternative fuels will be vital to achieving decarbonization, and existing fuels,
FERRIES 2023: Shore charging systems for green ferries
Electric and hybrid ferries have become increasingly popular as the world moves towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. Because of this, one trending topic in the ferry space is the need
FERRIES 2023: Panel on NYC’s first public hybrid-electric ferry
Coming off the heels of a successful San Francisco presentation last November, Marine Log’s 36th annual FERRIES conference is heading back to the East Coast, taking place November 14-15 in Jersey City,
Crescent Towing starts construction of 6,000 hp Z-drive tugboat
New Orleans based Cooper Group subsidiary Crescent Towing has begun construction of a new 6,000 HP tier 4 Z-drive tugboat at Blakeley BoatWorks in Mobile, Ala. It will be immediately added to
Silverstream names Alistair Mackenzie COO
London-headquartered hull air lubrication specialist Silverstream Technologies has appointed Alistair Mackenzie as chief commercial officer (CCO). In that role, he will lead the development of the company’s commercial program, maximizing opportunities for
Damen books contract for advanced ASW frigate quartet
The Dutch Ministry of Defense, Damen and Thales have signed acontract for the design, construction, and delivery of four Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) frigates; two for the Netherlands and two for Belgium. The