Future ferries: Some may fly, most won’t
Back in the 1960s, there was all sorts of buzz around hovercraft and hydrofoils. With some impressive deliveries—like the Boeing JetFoil—they were going to change the face of the ferry industry. Except
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FERRIES 2023: Renewable diesel as a ferry decarbonization tool
At FERRIES conferences, we talk a lot about various fuel options for ferry operations. One fuel for ferries that we haven’t explored in detail—at least not lately—is renewable diesel. At FERRIES 2023,
New Roatan Dream ferry goes to work in Honduras
The Roatan Dream, a new 41-meter catamaran built by Harvey, La., shipbuilder Midship Marine and designed by Incat Crowther is now in service with Island Ferries S.A. in Honduras, operating on the
October 2023
In Marine Log’s October issue, we look at how the latest in ferry and passenger vessel design and technology.
FTA’s Donald Burns to keynote FERRIES 2023 conference
The ferry market continues to rebound from the pandemic and is making great strides to improving ridership and going green thanks to innovation and also available funding opportunities. Opening the FERRIES 2023
Ferry operators join roundtable discussion at FERRIES 2023
With just over a month left before Marine Log’s 36th annual FERRIES conference, a panel of ferry operators has come together to present on topics important to the operations side of the
FERRIES 2023: Candela eyes electrified vessels to improve public transit
Waterborne transportation has long been an important mode of travel, but the environmental impact and cost of operating traditional ferries has limited its use in modern times. However, with Stockholm-based Candela’s cutting-edge technology,
FERRIES 2023: Designing ferries for the uncertain future
Considering the accelerating energy transition in the ferry industry worldwide, there is a pressing need for innovative ferry solutions. Netherlands-based C-Job Naval Architects finds that many vessel owners it collaborates with are
Canadian shipbuilding sees productive year
Key Canadian shipyards are staying busy with new orders and repairs, while naval architects help take these projects to the next level. The Royal Canadian Navy is at the center of shipbuilding news in
FERRIES 2023: Retrofitting ferries with hydrogen propulsion and storage technology
Pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is increasing across the global maritime sector, and ferries are no exception. The adoption of alternative fuels will be vital to achieving decarbonization, and existing fuels,