Cruise news (Ferries-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
New China-Japan ferry service links Shanghai with Osaka and Kobe
A newbuild ferry started revenue operations on Saturday, June 8th, establishing a maritime link between China (Shanghai) and the Japanese port cities...
June 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Jadrolinija launches new Dubrovnik-Bari ferry service
Starting Monday, June 3rd, a new ferry service will commence between Dubrovnik Croatia and Bari Italy. The ferryboat will depart from Dubrovnik...
June 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Wartsila and Incat Tasmania join forces with Brittany Ferries for green maritime solutions
Brittany Ferries, Wartsila, and Incat Tasmania have established a collaborative partnership to investigate the technical specifications and design...
May 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Montenegro to launch Budva-Dubrovnik ferry service in June
Filip Radulovic (Montenegro's transport minister) announced that a new ferry service connecting Budva to Dubrovnik Croatia will launch on June 29th...
May 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Design approved for Riga's new passenger terminal (cruise and ferry)
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled their winning design for the Ropax Ferry Terminal in Riga Latvia. The competition aimed to create a new passenger...
May 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
India-Sri Lanka ferry service resumes operations under private company
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (India) and Kankesanthurai (near Jaffna in Sri Lanka) initiated by the Shipping Corporation of India...
May 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Former prime minister Erna Solberg to christen Havila Pollux
On Monday, May 13, the coastal cruise ship Havila Pollux will be officially named at Bryggen in Bergen (Norway), with former Prime Minister Erna...
May 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New 100% green ferry project unveiled by Incat Tasmania and DFDS
A significant new partnership within the passenger shipping industry will result in the creation of a 100% green ferryboat exceeding 236 feet in...
April 29, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal ferry incident claims lives in Bangui, Central African Republic
Reports indicate that a wooden ferry, carrying 300+ passengers on the Mpoko River in Bangui, Central African Republic, succumbed to sinking on Friday...
April 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Greek ferry company Seajets starts a cruise line with Goddess of Night ship (fka Costa Magica)
Seajets, a prominent Greek ferry operator, is making its foray into the cruise industry with the acquisition of the 2004-built cruise vessel Costa...
April 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MOL announces arrival of 3rd LNG-powered ferry, Sunflower Kamuy
Japan’s maritime behemoth MOL anticipates the commencement of operations for its third LNG-powered ferry, Sunflower Kamuy, on the late-night...
April 13, 2024 - Accidents
At least 94 killed in maritime accident off Mozambique's coast
A tragic maritime accident unfolded off the northern coast of Mozambique Island, resulting in the loss of at least 94 lives, including children. A...
April 8, 2024 - Accidents
Passengers escape unharmed as ferry fire erupts in Gulf of Thailand
A ferryboat traveling from Surat Thani province to Koh Tao encountered a perilous situation early Thursday, April 4тх, when flames engulfed the...
April 5, 2024 - Accidents
New Russian ferry damaged by ice floes off Sakhalin Island
A new Russian ferryboat sustained hull damage from ice floes off Sakhalin Island, leaving 60+ passengers and crew stranded as they awaited assistance...
March 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Candela P-12 electric ferry set to revolutionize lake transport in New Zealand
In 2025, Lake Manapouri in New Zealand will witness the debut of the Candela P-12, an innovative 'flying' electric ferry. This marks the first...
March 19, 2024