Cruise news (Ferries-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Funding Secured to Upgrade Portland Ferry Terminal
Officials figured out a way to fund US$2 million in upgrades to the terminal which houses ferry service between Maine and Nova Scotia. Bay Ferries...
March 18, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line Adds Batteries to Stena Jutlandica
The first Stena Line zero-emissions ferry powered by batteries could start operation this year via batteries supplied by Callenberg Technology...
March 3, 2018 - Accidents
Cruise Lines Cancel Shore Excursions Involving Ferries in Cozumel
At least 2 cruise lines (Royal Caribbean and Carnival) have begun to cancel shore trips that involve ferries in Cozumel, after the U.S. State...
March 3, 2018 - Cruise Industry
GBP 150 million Ferry Berth to Be Built at Tilbury Port
A £150 million river berth is to be constructed for ferries sailing from the United Kingdom to mainland Europe, it was announced. P&O...
February 26, 2018 - Accidents
70 KG Cannabis Discovered on Isle of Man Ferry
A man was charged with drug offences as cannabis with sa treet value of GBP 440,000 was found in a vehicle on Isle of Man ferry. The man, 30-year-old...
February 24, 2018 - Accidents
Ferry Explosion Injures 25 Passengers in Mexico
An explosion onboard a ferry which unloaded passengers in the Caribbean city of Playa del Carmen on Wednesday, February 21, hurt 25 people...
February 22, 2018 - Cruise Industry
OSK-Shiptek to Design 4 New Ro-Pax Ferries
Danish naval architecture company OSK-ShipTech provided the concept design for 4 new Ro-Pax ferries, which will be constructed by China-based GSI...
February 21, 2018 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Southampton Ferry 'Dancing Man' Nominated for Tourism Award
Incredible Jim "the Dancing Man" O'Reilly was nominated for 2018 VisitEngland Tourism Superstar. Jim is one of the ten finalists in ALL OF ENGLAND...
February 20, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Order Placed for New Multimillion Pounds Ferry
A £10m Isle of Wight freight ferry is to be built in Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead. The 74-metre (240 ft) roll-on roll-off ship will...
February 14, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Ferry Connecting Kentucky and Missouri Closes for Repair
A ferry connecting Kentucky and Missouri was temporarily halted while mechanical issues were addressed. According to Kentucky...
February 9, 2018 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Vincent Coleman Sea Trials
The newest ferry of Halifax Transit, Vincent Coleman, is to undergo a round of sea trials in Halifax harbour after it was tested in ocean swells off...
February 7, 2018 - Cruise Industry
First Electric Ferry Launched in Asia
The first electric ferry in Asia entered service in the southwestern port city Kaohsiung Taiwan on Monday, February 5. Authorities...
February 6, 2018 - Accidents
Ferry Officer Praised for Portsmouth Water Rescue
A crew member onboard a passenger ferry jumped into Portsmouth harbour's freezing water to rescue a man who was drowning. At about 11:00 pm...
February 5, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Border Control Kiosks Installed Onboard Cruise Ship for the First Time
Vancouver International Airport’s Innovative Travel Solutions and Ferries del Caribe celebrated the installation of a couple of BorderXpress...
January 31, 2018 - Accidents
VIDEO: Seven Survivors Found From Missing Pacific Ferry
New Zealand rescuers found 7 survivors from a ferryboat carrying 50 people that went missing over a week ago from Kiribati. According to Defence...
January 28, 2018