Cruise news (Ferries-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MS Birka Gotland ship carried 160,000 passengers in 2024 summer
During the summer of 2024, ~160,000 passengers sailed on the Baltic Sea’s newest cruise vessel - MS Birka Gotland. Operating throughout June...
September 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MOL launches LNG-fueled ship Sunflower Pirka, expanding Japan’s largest ferry fleet
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the successful naming and launch ceremony of the LNG-fueled ferry Sunflower Pirka on September 4th, 2024...
September 6, 2024 - Accidents
VIDEO: 37 passengers evacuated after fire breaks out on NYC ferry
37 passengers were safely evacuated from a New York City ferry after a fire broke out on board. The fire occurred around 4:37 p.m. local time on...
September 1, 2024 - Accidents
Engine room fire forces evacuation of NY Waterway ferry near Manhattan
During the busy rush hour commute on Tuesday evening, August 27, a fire in the engine room of the NY Waterway ferry Father Mychal Judge necessitated...
August 29, 2024 - Accidents
Isle of Man ferry incident causes delays and cancellations amid high seas
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company's new passenger ferry Manxman, sustained damage while docking at Heysham Port early Thursday morning...
August 22, 2024 - Accidents
Captain and first officer detained following disembarkation incident in Santorini
The captain and first officer of the high-speed ferry Champion Jet 1 (IMO 9151008) have been arrested following an incident in which two passengers...
August 21, 2024 - Accidents
VIDEO: Greek ferryboat Captain arrested following dangerous car loading mishap
Following a mishap during a vehicle loading procedure at a port on Andros Island, the master/captain of a ro/ro ferry is facing criminal charges, and...
August 20, 2024 - 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