Cruise news (Ferries-tagged)
- Accidents
World’s largest fast ferry Express 5 strikes breakwater, temporarily withdrawn from service
The high-speed ferry Express 5 (IMO 9913286, Denmark-flagged), currently ranked as the world’s largest fast ferry/catamaran, allided with a...
November 29, 2024 - Accidents
Philippine Coast Guard safely evacuates grounded ferry near Romblon Port
The Philippine Coast Guard has reported the successful evacuation of passengers from an interisland ferry, Maria Oliva, which grounded on Monday...
November 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on first new Mersey ferry in 6+ decades
Construction is progressing on the first new ship for Mersey Ferry (River Mersey service in northwest England UK) in 6+ decades at the Cammell Laird...
November 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Damen Shipyards begins keel-laying for BC Ferries' fully electric fleet expansion
Damen Shipyards Galati (Romania), part of the Holland-based Damen Group, has commenced keel-laying for the first 2 of 4 fully electric ferries for...
November 6, 2024 - Accidents
Spirit of Tasmania V ferry breaks moorings at Rauma Shipyard in Finland
One of Spirit of Tasmania’s two new ferries broke free from its moorings and struck a dock amid “hurricane-force winds” at Rauma...
November 3, 2024 - Accidents
41 ferry passengers injured in docking mishap at Hong Kong’s Pier 9
Approximately 40 passengers sustained minor injuries when a ferryboat contacted a pier in Hong Kong China's Central Financial District during docking...
November 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Candela P-12 Nova - world's first electric hydrofoil ferry enters service in Stockholm
Sweden’s Candela has introduced the first electric hydrofoil ferry into public service, with the Candela P-12 Nova now operating in Stockholm...
November 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
€390M boost set for Adriatic cruise and ferry infrastructure by 2026
Investment in Adriatic maritime tourism infrastructure is projected to exceed EUR 390 million (US$399 million) between 2024 and 2026, as per the...
October 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Spirit of Tasmania IV heads to Leith (Scotland) due to Baltic Sea ice concerns
The first of two new ferries for Spirit of Tasmania, completed at RMC/Rauma Marine Constructions in Rauma Finland, will soon set sail - not for...
October 29, 2024 - Accidents
550 passengers safely escorted to port as Agia Theodora ferry runs aground near Igoumenitsa
The passenger ferry Agia Theodora (1989-built, IMO 8822155) was en route from Corfu to Igoumenitsa (mainland Greece) when experienced a grounding...
October 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Mormugao’s new cruise terminal gains approval
Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has received clearance from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) for its planned domestic and...
October 28, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island leaves 7 dead
At least 7 people lost their lives and several others were injured following the collapse of a ferry dock walkway on Sapelo Island (Georgia USA...
October 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Havila Polaris cruiseferry becomes first coastal route ship named in Hammerfest
The coastal route vessel Havila Polaris was officially named in a ceremony at Hammerfest (Norway) on Tuesday, October 15th, with Norway’s...
October 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
China Merchants Jinling delivers Ro-Pax ferry Saint-Malo for Brittany Ferries
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) delivered Saint-Malo, a new Ro-Pax ferry commissioned by Sweden's Stena RoRo for operation by Brittany...
October 17, 2024 - Accidents
Ferry tragedy on Lake Kivu claims 87 lives, dozens still missing
At least 87 individuals have been confirmed dead following the sinking of a passenger ferry on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo. The vessel, which...
October 4, 2024