Cruise news (ferries-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Vancouver-Nanaimo ferry service cancels inaugural sailings due to weather and power issues
The launch of the Nanaimo-Vancouver fast ferry service, initially planned for Monday, August 14th, has encountered delays. All sailings for that day...
August 16, 2023 - Accidents
Dumai-Malacca ferry crew rescues 11 people floating near Indonesian maritime border
The crew of a ferryboat on the Dumai-Malacca route successfully rescued 11 foreigners who were found floating in the sea. The Captain of the ferry...
August 16, 2023 - Accidents
Food poisoning among the crew forces Brittany Ferries' ship Pont Aven to divert to France
Due to crew members falling ill, a Brittany Ferries vessel en route to Plymouth UK (England) underwent a diversion. As a precautionary measure, the...
August 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages offers free port-to-port cruise promo
Havila Voyages is commemorating the operation of all four of its ships along the Norwegian coastline and is extending a special promotion for August...
August 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Isle of Man's newest passenger and freight ferry Manxman completes berthing tests
The newest ferry (passenger and freight/Ro-Pax vessel) for the Isle of Man UK has successfully completed a series of trials in two crucial ports...
August 7, 2023 - Accidents
1 dead, 100 rescued after Philippine ferry strikes floating debris at sea
A passenger ferryboat carrying 117 people struck floating debris at sea and started taking on water in the central Philippines on Saturday, August...
August 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Japanese ships to offer Starlink High-Speed Internet
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and KDDI Corporation have jointly announced their plans to trial Starlink, a cutting-edge satellite broadband service, on MOL...
August 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages takes delivery of Polaris and Pollux ships from Tersan shipyard (Yalova Turkey)
During an official ceremony at the Tersan shipyard in Turkey on Tuesday, August 1st, Havila Voyages received the delivery of its second pair of...
August 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Havila Voyages succeeds in refinancing fleet and is the legal owner of Havila Capella & Havila...
After successfully refinancing, Havila Voyages has settled the termination amounts with the original lender, securing the funds in a blocked account...
August 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cyprus-Greece ferry service sets sail from Larnaca to Piraeus
The Cyprus-Greece ferry service this summer started from Larnaca to Piraeus-Athens and was attended by a total of 274 passengers and 11 pets. The...
July 31, 2023 - Accidents
At least 30 dead after Philippine ferry capsizes in Laguna de Bay east of Manila
On Thursday, July 27th, a passenger ferry overturned in Laguna de Bay, located southeast of Manila, as a result of powerful winds. The accident...
July 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries’ direct service Ireland-Spain confirmed for 2024
Brittany Ferries has confirmed its direct service between Ireland and Spain for 2024 and has released 2024's schedule. The year-round service will be...
July 26, 2023 - Accidents
Ferry cancelations in Taiwan in anticipation of Typhoon Doksuri
The Maritime and Port Bureau of Taiwan has declared the cancellation of several ferry trips in response to a sea warning issued by the Central...
July 25, 2023 - Accidents
At least 15 dead, 19 missing after ferry sinks in Sulawesi, Indonesia
On Monday, July 24th, Indonesian authorities launched a search and rescue operation for missing passengers following the sinking of a ferryboat off...
July 24, 2023 - Accidents
WWII aircraft bombs to be defused in Germany's Kiel shipyard park
In Kiel (Germany), an important day is approaching as authorities prepare to defuse two Second World War bombs in the Kiel shipyard park. The...
July 21, 2023