October 2025
In Marine Log’s October issue, we look at how the latest in ferry and passenger vessel design and technology.
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Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025
Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference, taking place November 4–5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City
Baleària to operate three ferries exclusively on bio-LNG
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has started operating three of its vessels only on bio-LNG (biomethane). It is now using the renewable fuel on all routes operated with the fast ferry Margarita Salas
FERRIES 2025 to feature tour of New York’s first hybrid-electric public ferry
Attendees of Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference will have the opportunity to tour New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbor Charger, on November 5, following the close of the two-day
Lessons from Auckland’s e-ferries on agenda at FERRIES 2025
Michael Eaglen, CEO and co-founder of New Zealand-based EV Maritime, will present on the launch of Auckland’s first fully electric fast ferries at Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 Conference, taking place November 4–5
FERRIES 2025: Update on America’s first zero-emission fast ferries
Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference will return to Jersey City, N.J., on November 4–5, 2025, across from Lower Manhattan, bringing together ferry leaders, shipbuilders, and policymakers to discuss the future of
Glosten CEO to open Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025
Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference will open on November 4 with Morgan Fanberg, P.E., president and CEO of naval architecture firm Glosten, as the first speaker. The conference is being held
FERRIES 2025: Passenger tech and cybersecurity risks
Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, taking place November 4–5, 2025, in Jersey City, N.J., across from Lower Manhattan will feature a panel discussion on “Passenger Tech, Shoreside Systems, and the Growing
Conrad Shipyard delivers new hybrid-electric ferry Harbor Charger
Conrad Shipyard has delivered the Harbor Charger, New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, to The Trust for Governors Island. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group and built at Conrad’s Morgan City,
NYSERDA awards SWITCH $2M for 150-passenger design develoment
New York State has awarded SWITCH Maritime LLC $2 million to develop and demonstrate a 150-passenger vessel that will be New York’s first hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry to provide zero-emission transportation on