Coast Guard, FDNY respond to NYC Ferry grounding
DECEMBER 28, 2017 — Coast Guard and partner agency crews last night responded to a ferry aground with 27 people aboard near Rockaway Inlet, New York. The Flyer, an 80-foot New York
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Some NYC Ferry vessels sidelined for repairs
NOVEMBER 27, 2017 — According to a report in the New York Post up to five NYC Ferry vessels have been taken out of service for Coast Guard mandated repairs, with three
Horizon Shipbuilding files for bankruptcy protection
OCTOBER 31, 2017—Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., Bayou La Batre, AL, has filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Alabama, Mobile Division.
Metal Shark to build more cats for NYC Ferry
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 — Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark is to again build multiple high-speed aluminum catamaran passenger vessels for NYC Ferry. Metal Shark reports that, in early August, it received orders from
Horizon takes steps to deal with revenue shortfall on ferry project
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 – Horizon Shipbuilding, Bayou La Batre, AL, said today that project revenues from its major NYC Ferry newbuilding project were insufficient for it to continue normal day to day
McLaren Engineering adds to leadership team
AUGUST 29, 2017 — McLaren Engineering Group has hired Stephen Famularo, P.E., as Director of Marine Engineering. He started this week at McLaren’s West Nyack headquarters, joining a staff of more than
McLaren Engineering completes new NYC Ferry landings
AUGUST 9, 2017 — New ferry landings have opened on the NYC Ferry South Brooklyn Route in Bay Ridge, Atlantic Basin, and Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 6), in New York Harbor. The
NYC Ferry marks 1 millionth passenger; to open Astoria route
AUGUST 4, 2017—Last week, NYC Ferry carried its 1 millionth rider, capping a speedy three-month start for the new ferry service for New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio marked the milestone
NYC Ferry ups capacity of final three newbuild boats
JUNE 16, 2017 — Demand for New York City’s new NYC Ferry public system has been so strong that the service is already having to charter in additional boats, according to local
NYC Ferry names its first vessel: Lunchbox
APRIL 17, 2017 — Mayor Bill de Blasio today welcomed the first three NYC Ferry vessels into New York Harbor. The boats departed from Liberty Landing in New Jersey this morning before