Passenger ferry designers look ahead
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has put a dent in recent passenger demand, designers are looking ahead to a, hopefully, brighter future with a slew of interesting new and greener designs. An innovative
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FERRIES 2020: Establishing a new normal during the pandemic
Marine Log’s FERRIES 2020 event will be held virtually this year on November 9-10 from 1 to 4 p.m. EST. Speakers will include Drew Orvieto, who is the Engineering Manager and head
FERRIES 2020 goes virtual in November
Marine Log’s FERRIES 2020 event will be held virtually this year on November 9-10 from 1 to 4 p.m. EST. The conference will feature a number of expert speakers, a growing list
September 2020
This Great Lakes annual issue looks at ports and shipping in the area, in addition to maritime education centers. Other topics include ferry design innovations, scrubber technology, and more.
Houlder to advise on design and build of Irish Sea battery hybrid RoPax
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IoMSPC) has awarded London-headquartered design and engineering consultancy Houlder a contract to act as technical advisor on the design and build of a new battery-hybrid
ESG launches second of three Staten Island ferries
Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc.’s Allanton shipyard in Panama City, Fla., last week launched the Sandy Ground (Hull 220), the second of three new “Ollis Class” ferries for the New York City Department
Fincantieri Bay completes new passenger/vehicle ferry
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., has completed a new year-round passenger/vehicle ferry for Wisconsin’s Washington Island Ferry Line. The new ferry, named Madonna, measures 124 feet in length and 40 feet
NY Waterway steps up commuter services to Manhattan
As more New York City businesses open up, ferry operator NY Waterway is ramping up ferry service between New Jersey and Manhattan, starting Monday, June 29. In a letter to customers, founder
Danfoss Editron powers first emission-free vessels on China’s largest artificial lake
Two electric workboats carrying out water control testing and engineering duties on China’s Miyun Reservoir are the first emission-free vessels to operate on the 180-square mile artificial lake, which is Beijing’s primary
NYC DOT gets FTA grant to keep ferries running
by Larry Penner, FTA Region 2 (Ret.) There is good news from Washington, D.C. concerning federal support for transportation. The New York City Department of Transportation is a direct recipient of Federal