Cruise news (Ferries-tagged)
- Accidents
Ferry Strikes Humpback Whale in Elliott Bay
A state ferry ship struck a humpback whale in Elliott Bay WA on Tuesday, May 28, and initially, the USCG searched for the animal after travelers...
May 30, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries Cancels Irish Sailings
A total of 5,000 cruiseferry passengers are now facing travel disruption after Brittany Ferries was forced to cancel several sailings between Ireland...
May 29, 2019 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries Seeking GBP 33 Million in Damages
After Whitehall gave GBP 33 million to Eurotunnel in March 2019 after the Department for Transport failed to conduct a proper tender process for...
May 29, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Ferry Link to Be Established Between Hungary and Slovakia
A ferryboat link is planned to be established under an EU-funded project to serve as a new border crossing between Slovakia and Hungary within a...
May 16, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port of Kiel Introduces First Shore-Based Power Supply Plant
The first shoreside power plant for shipping in Port Kiel (at Norwegenkai) was officially inaugurated on May 9. The ceremony was attended...
May 11, 2019 - Accidents
Ferry Passenger Rescued After Falling Overboard Near Oban
A ferryboat passenger has been rescued from Firth of Lorne between Mull Island and Oban due to the quick actions of CalMac crew. The accident began...
May 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
UK Cancels No-Deal Brexit Ferry Contracts
UK's Department for Transport cancels contracts to provide extra ferry services following Brexit. Ending the contracts with DFDS and Brittany...
May 1, 2019 - Accidents
Drugs Worth GBP 50,000 Seized at Ferry Terminal in Aberdeen
Two Glaswegians were charged in connection with a GBP 50,000 haul of heroin after a series of drug busts in Port Aberdeen over the weekend. The drugs...
April 29, 2019 - Accidents
Fire Breaks Out On Brittany Ferries' Ship
A fire broke out on a cruiseferry en-route from Plymouth England to Santander Spain in the early hours of the morning. The French Navy was...
April 29, 2019 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries Cancels Sailings Due to Strong Winds
Saturday, April 27, was a difficult day for passengers wanting to make a ferry sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. BC Ferries revealed that Spirit...
April 28, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Ferry Company Sues British Government
The UK-based ferry company P&O Ferries is suing the British government over the decision to hand over GBP 33 million of public money to a Channel...
April 27, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Ferry of the Year 2019 Announced
The newest cruiseferry plying the Irish waters - WB Yeats - received "Ferry of the Year 2019" award at Ferry Shipping Summit. The Irish...
April 24, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Stena Edda Floated Out in China
Stena Edda cruiseferry, that is due to be used to increase capacity on Liverpool-Belfast route, was floated out from drydock at Avic Weihai Shipyard...
April 16, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Plans Approved for New Isle of Man Ferry Terminal
Construction of Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool UK can start in the summer of 2019 after planning approval was confirmed today, April 9...
April 9, 2019 - Accidents
VIDEO: Ferry Hits Bridge in Brazil Sending Two Cars into River
A ferryboat has collided with a bridge pillar in the Amazon region of Brazil on Saturday, April 6, causing the span’s central roadway to plunge...
April 7, 2019