La Méridionale ferry

Wärtsilä solutions will minimize emissions of new La Méridionale RoPax duo

Two new LNG-fueled RoPax ferries under construction at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard for CMA CGM subsidiary La Méridionale will feature an extensive range of Wärtsilä technology. The 180-meter long ferries will be

One of the ferries covered by lifecycle agreements

Japanese ferry operator signs up for Wärtsilä lifecycle agreements

Wärtsilä reports that it has signed two lifecycle agreements covering two ferries owned by Japanese operator Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd (SNF). The vessels are each powered by four Wärtsilä 31 engines.

Frances Bodkin is first of seven new Parramatta Class ferries.

First of 7 new Parramatta Class ferries now in service in Sydney

The first of seven new 200-passenger Parramatta Class ferries is now in service in Sydney, New South Wales. The fleet of new Incat Crowther designed ferries, which will service the busy Parramatta

New Furuno MPDs feature AI Avoidance Route feature

New Furuno MFD range introduces AI Avoidance Route feature

An AI Avoidance Route feature in one of the many innovations introduced in a new suite of Furuno USA multi function displays (MFDs) designed to meet the needs of operators of tugs,

ZF AT 90 thruster

ZF unveils its newest azimuth thruster

Miramar, Fla., based ZF North America is to add the ZF AT 90 to its azimuth thruster (AT) line-up.Becoming commercially available in December, The new, well-mounted, Z-drive thruster is compatible with a

Kerch bridge ferry

Russians sinking ferries to “drone proof” Kerch bridge

Days after CNN aired footage showing a Ukrainian sea drone strike on the Kerch bridge, comes news that the Russians are trying to sink ferries in an attempt to “drone proof” the

New Conrad Industries trailing suction hopper dredge

Conrad Industries reports $323.7 million newbuild backlog

Morgan City, La., headquartered shipbuilder Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) has reported its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 financial results and backlog at June 30, 2023. For

Pete Buttigieg on RAISE grants

FTA: $220 million available for ferry grants

Back in January, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the award of more than $384.4 million in federal funding for ferries programs. Today, the agency set the process for the next round

Ferry with LifeCraft evacuation system

KiwiRail’s new InterIslander ferries will feature LifeCraft evacuation systems

Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S reports that its LifeCraft vessel evacuation system is now set for installation on its first newbuild vessels. The system, first announced in November 2013, will serve as the

WSF Washongton State Ferries

WSF seeks bids for Jumbo Mark II hybrid-electric conversions

Washington State Ferries (WSF) has launched an invitation for bid to convert its three Jumbo Mark II ferries from diesel to hybrid electric. The hybrid-electric conversions of the Jumbo Mark IIs is

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