Propeller driven catamaran promises fuel savings
JULY 30, 2012 — Designer Incat Crowther has released some more details of the 34 m catamaran passenger ferry Ava Pearl, now in service with Rhode Island Fast Ferry. Built by Gladding
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Voith keeps things moving at 2012 Olympics
JULY 29, 2012—While you won’t see them on any of the Olympic medal stands, Voith technology is playing a winning role in making sure all of the events run smoothly in London.
Fjord Line orders Rolls-Royce LNG engines for newbuilds
JULY 24, 2012 —Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with shipowner Fjord Line A/S to install Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) based power and propulsion systems in two cruise ferries being built at the
RFP issued for new Staten Island Ferry design
JULY 18, 2012—The Staten Island Ferry, second only to Washington State Ferries in the number of passengers it carries annually, is looking to design a new class of ferry to replace its
“Maneuvering error” blamed in ferry impact with dock
JULY 12, 2012 — The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) have concluded the internal investigation of a May 7, 2012 incident involving
MAIB: Loss of control air pressure led to RO/RO slamming into berth
JULY 12, 2012 — The U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch report finds that loss of control air pressure was a factor in an October 22, 2011 incident in which a P&O Ferries
Ferry with vintage look has modern propulsion and maneuvering technology
JULY 11, 2012 — The Mary Musgrove, a 67 ft T-Class passenger ferry designed by DeJong and Lebet, is currently being built by Custom Steel Boats, Inc., Merritt, Ga., for The Chatham
EC authorizes rescue loan for German shipbuilder P+S Werften
JULY 11, 2012 — The European Commission has authorized under EU state aid rules, a state guarantee backing a rescue loan of €152.4 million for the German shipbuilder P+S Werften in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
New MD at Damen Shipyards Singapore
JULY 11, 2012 — Maarten Jongen is to be Managing Director of Damen Shipyards Singapore (DSSi) from March 2012. He will focus on marketing, services and further improving efficiency at the yard,
WSF reveals more details of proposed conversions to LNG fueling
JUNE 28, 2012 — Washington State Ferries (WSF), a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), has updated an RFP it has out that solicits interest from consultants in assisting