We’ve heard a lot lately about remote maneuvering and docking of vessels, but less about remote machinery operation. However, there’s been progress on that front, too, Classification society DNV GL, automation systems
Wärtsilä says it has taken a major step towards realizing the full commercial potential of autonomous vessels. It has booked the first order for its SmartDock auto-docking system. The order follows an
The world’s most powerful all-electric ferry thus far will soon start operating on a 22 nautical mile crossing between the Danish islands of Ærø and Fynshav. This is seven times the length
Rolls-Royce and ZF are developing a new electronic monitoring system for ships. The aim is to achieve maximum vessel availability, while keeping fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to a minimum. Called the
Green ferry pioneer Norled has commissioned the Westcon shipyard in Ølen, Norway, to build two new ferries — one of which will be the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered car ferry,
After conversion at the Master Marine shipyard in Bayou la Batre, Ala., the historic Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Gee’s Bend ferry returned to service in April as America’s first zero-emission, electric-powered
Family-owned Norwegian company Det Stavangerske Dampskibsselskab (DSD) is sell its ferry and express boat company Norled to a private equity consortium. Norled has been a green ferry pioneer. It owns the world’s
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., and Washington Island Ferry Line have signed an agreement to construct a new, year-round passenger/vehicle ferry for service across Wisconsin’s Death’s Door Passage. To be named
One of the world’s largest freight and passenger ferry operators, DFDS, has invested in biofuel developer start-up company MASH Energy ApS. MASH Energy ApS produces bio-oil from agricultural waste. The CO2 neutral
Damen’s Galati, Romania, shipyard has launched two 81 m road ferries for Canada’s BC Ferries. They are currently being fitted out and are set to enter service next year. Once operational they
