NTSB: Software flaw led to Seastreak ferry grounding
A software flaw combined with the captain’s failure to use back-up controls led to the June 2021 grounding of the Seastreak high speed ferry Commodore in New York City, says the National
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NAPA Stability gains Lloyd’s Register approval
Finnish maritime software specialist NAPA reports that its new stability management software for passenger vessels, NAPA Stability, has been approved by Lloyd’s Register (LR). This marks a milestone for the platform as
Thoma-Sea to build two new ferry boats for Louisiana’s Cameron crossing
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, LLC of Houma is the apparent low bidder for the construction of two new ferry boats for the
FRS plans to add seagliders to its ferry fleet
Massachusetts-based start-up REGENT (Regional Electric Ground Effect Nautical Transport) has added worldwide ferry operator FRS to the list of customers planning to add its revolutionary seaglider all-electric wing in ground (WIG) vessels
ABB and Incat Tasmania team up on lightweight hybrid-electric RoPax ferry
ABB and Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania are to explore building a 148 meter long RoPax ferry with hybrid-electric propulsion that could be transitioned to battery power as shore charging becomes available. The
Candela thinks its 50-passenger foiling e-ferry is the right answer for Seattle
Stockholm, Sweden, based Candela Technology AB believes that its latest all-electric passenger hydrofoil, the Candela P-12 Shuttle, could be the ideal fit for Seattle ferry services. Before that, the ferry will get
October 2022
Leading up to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2022 conference, we look at the ferry market and ridership, ferry design, and what’s happening in the cruise ship industry.
Ferry Service Expansion Act introduced
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Calif.) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash) have introduced the “Ferry Service Expansion Act,” seeking significant additional funding for a number of programs — including the retrofit of current
Artemis takes wraps off advanced foil ferry design
Belfast, Northern Ireland, based Artemis Technologies is hoping to claim a “world first” in the race to put a high-speed all-electric, foiling ferry into actual passenger operation. It has just unveiled the
NYCEDC says more about search for new NYC Ferry operator
As we reported earlier, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has now issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking an operator for the NYC Ferry public transit system. The RFP