Coast Guard, FDNY respond to NYC Ferry grounding
DECEMBER 28, 2017 — Coast Guard and partner agency crews last night responded to a ferry aground with 27 people aboard near Rockaway Inlet, New York. The Flyer, an 80-foot New York
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Some NYC Ferry vessels sidelined for repairs
NOVEMBER 27, 2017 — According to a report in the New York Post up to five NYC Ferry vessels have been taken out of service for Coast Guard mandated repairs, with three
Metal Shark to build more cats for NYC Ferry
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 — Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark is to again build multiple high-speed aluminum catamaran passenger vessels for NYC Ferry. Metal Shark reports that, in early August, it received orders from
Ferry landings integral part of new NYC Ferry service
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017—Back on August 1, NYC Ferry—New York City’s new ferry service that connects Manhattan with the outer boroughs—celebrated the carriage of its 1 millionth passenger. An integral part of the
McLaren Engineering completes new NYC Ferry landings
AUGUST 9, 2017 — New ferry landings have opened on the NYC Ferry South Brooklyn Route in Bay Ridge, Atlantic Basin, and Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 6), in New York Harbor. The
NYC Ferry marks 1 millionth passenger; to open Astoria route
AUGUST 4, 2017—Last week, NYC Ferry carried its 1 millionth rider, capping a speedy three-month start for the new ferry service for New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio marked the milestone
NYC Ferry ups capacity of final three newbuild boats
JUNE 16, 2017 — Demand for New York City’s new NYC Ferry public system has been so strong that the service is already having to charter in additional boats, according to local
NYC Ferry names its first vessel: Lunchbox
APRIL 17, 2017 — Mayor Bill de Blasio today welcomed the first three NYC Ferry vessels into New York Harbor. The boats departed from Liberty Landing in New Jersey this morning before
VIDEO: Metal Shark’s first two for NYC Ferry head for Big Apple
APRIL 13, 2017 — Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has completed its first two vessels for New York’s new NYC Ferry and they are now making their way to New York. Late last
NYC Ferry partners with SUNY Maritime on training
APRIL 11, 2017 — New York City’s newest transit system — NYC Ferry Operated by Hornblower — is teaming up with the oldest merchant marine academy in the country—SUNY Maritime College —