An artist’s rendering of the new plug-in hybrid electric vessel being designed by New-Zealand-based EV Maritime for the Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry (AITF) fleet. (Credit: EV Maritime)

Electrification: Leading the “charge”

By Michael D. White The clock is ticking down as the maritime industry is racing to implement innovative technologies to meet the net-zero emissions by 2050 set by the International Maritime Organization

Q&A with Bryant Fuller of Siemens Energy

German-based Siemens Energy has provided services that focus on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of marine vessels, including ferries, by offering technologies such as hybrid and electric propulsion systems for years. To

The global ferry industry is rapidly transforming due to advancements in remote and autonomous technology, especially in Norway.

FERRIES 2024: A look at ferry innovations in Norway

The global ferry industry is rapidly transforming due to advancements in remote and autonomous technology, especially in Norway. As we look to the future, it’s essential to understand the latest developments, challenges,

Shipbuilding in the United States has significantly declined over the past 75 years, according to Ted Williams, president of Senesco Marine.

FERRIES 2024: Navigating shipbuilding challenges in the U.S.

Shipbuilding in the United States has significantly declined over the past 75 years. According to Ted Williams, president of Senesco Marine LLC in North Kingstown, R.I., “We are now at a level

Leveraging technology in ferry operations can greatly enhance efficiency, safety, and customer experience.

FERRIES 2024: Leveraging technologies in ferry operations

Leveraging technology in ferry operations can greatly enhance efficiency, safety, and customer experience. At Marine Log’s FERRIES 2024 conference on October 29-30 in Seattle, Hornblower Group—a leading name in maritime and hospitality—along

Capt. Bion Stewart

FERRIES 2024: Managing chaos as a small ferry operator

While Marine Log’s FERRIES conference has traditionally spotlighted larger operations, valuable insights can also be gleaned from smaller ferry services—particularly those operating multiple trips daily throughout the year. One such example is

Parramatta Class ferry John Nutt

VIDEO: Second Parramatta Class ferry enters service in Sydney

The second of seven vessels in the new fleet of next-generation Parramatta Class ferries designed by Incat Crowther has arrived in Sydney, Australia, and is now in service. The vessels, which will

Passengers on the Mychal Judge ferry boat being evacuated to another boat. (Credit: Screengrab from PIX 11 YouTube)

VIDEO: Passengers evacuated from NY Waterway ferry following fire

A fire broke out aboard the NY Waterway ferry Father Mychal Judge yesterday during rush hour. The ferry was en route from Pier 11 in Manhattan to Paulus Hook and Liberty Harbor

Credit: WETA

FERRIES 2024: Service expansion and transit network resiliency

Ferries are a unique and valuable mode of transit, offering significant insights for the broader transportation industry. Their minimal infrastructure requirements and proven technology can bolster the resilience of regional transportation networks.

Rendering of an electric ferry. (Credit: EV Maritime)

FERRIES 2024: An inside look at a new carbon fiber plug-in hybrid ferry

In July, EV Maritime, a New Zealand-based company specializing in electric ferry design and technology, announced it has been commissioned by Angel Island Tiburon Ferry (AITF) in San Francisco Bay to develop

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