Cruise news (Ferries-tagged)
- Accidents
Fatal accident at Croatian ferry terminal claims lives of 3 crew
On Sunday afternoon, August 11th, a fatal accident occurred at the ferry terminal in Mali Losinj Island, Croatia. The incident took place ~3:00 p.m...
August 11, 2024 - Accidents
Stranded ferry passengers rescued after 20-hour ordeal off Tokyo coast
Passengers on the high-speed jetfoil ferry Seven Islands Ai (IMO 8019576), who embarked on a journey from Tokyo on Wednesday, July 24th, were...
July 26, 2024 - Accidents
397 passengers safely disembarked from Havila Polaris following technical issue
On Wednesday, July 24, at 01:18 p.m., the Norwegian coastal cruiseferry Havila Polaris experienced an incident off Stranda coast, while en route to...
July 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oslo-Kiel ferry Color Fantasy plays crucial role in environmental surveillance
The Oslo-Kiel cruise ferry route is popular among Norwegians as a short getaway and for Germans as an intriguing route to Norway. However, there is...
July 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RMC Rauma launches LNG-powered RoPax ferry Spirit of Tasmania V
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has conducted the launching and naming ceremony for TT Line’s second LNG-powered (by...
July 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Istanbul (Turkey) introduces mini ferries to enhance urban sea transportation
Istanbul Municipality's subsidiary, City Lines, will introduce mini ferries to public service starting July 15. Initially, 3 mini ferries, dubbed sea...
July 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
San Francisco Bay welcomes world's first hydrogen-powered ferry
The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry is set to commence operations on San Francisco Bay, marking a significant...
July 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Restoration of Black Sea ferry traffic agreed between Georgian and Bulgarian Railways
Georgian Railway Management (GZD), representatives from Bulgarian Railways (BDZ), and the Bulgarian maritime company P.N.A LTD have signed an...
July 12, 2024 - Accidents
Engine room fire on GNV Tenacia ferry prompts evacuation of 350 passengers
Spanish rescue authorities are overseeing the evacuation of 350 passengers from the Italian ferry Tenacia after a fire in the engine room disabled...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Havila Polaris ferry ship to host a Music Festival at Sea in April 2025
From April 2 to 13, 2025, the Havila Polaris ferry has scheduled a music-themed voyage with blues and roots artists performing live each day...
July 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Red Funnel Ferries UK introduces emissions-free Artemis EF-24 Passenger ship
Red Funnel Ferries is set to introduce an emissions-free vessel, the Artemis EF-24 Passenger, to Southampton-West Cowes (Isle of Wight) route by late...
July 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Bulgaria prioritizes Danube bridge and ferry services for regional integration
Bulgaria plays a significant strategic role connecting multiple regions, situated at the intersection of the Balkan Peninsula, Eastern Mediterranean...
June 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New £70M Isle of Man ferry terminal in Liverpool set to open by end of June
The new GBP 70 million Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool UK is anticipated to open by the end of June, according to the infrastructure minister...
June 20, 2024 - Accidents
Emergency Evacuation: New ferry at risk of sinking in Gulf of Trieste
All available resources, including the Italian Coast Guard, multiple police units, and the fire brigade, were mobilized at midday on Wednesday, June...
June 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DFDS Seaways sells historic Oslo-Copenhagen route to Gotlandsbolaget
Denmark’s renowned ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, has announced the sale of one of its longest-running routes, a service that has been...
June 11, 2024