Cruise news (ferries-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Stena Line secures long-term contract at Port Gdynia (Poland)
The Port of Gdynia Authority (Poland) has completed its tender process for operators at the Public Ferry Terminal, first launched in June 2025. Stena...
September 8, 2025 - Accidents
Two passengers go overboard on BC Ferries (Canada) in consecutive days
A passenger went overboard from the Spirit of British Columbia ferry on Thursday evening, September 4th, during the 5 p.m. crossing between Swartz...
September 7, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger retrieved after falling overboard from Spirit of Vancouver Island ferry
The Spirit of Vancouver Island ferry reported that shortly after departing the Tsawwassen Terminal (Vancouver), at approximately 1:00 p.m. on...
September 5, 2025 - Accidents
At least 60 dead after overloaded ferry sinks in Niger State
On the morning of September 2nd, 2025, a river ferry embarked from Tungan Sule in Nigeria’s Niger State, bound for the village of Dugga. Laden...
September 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Havila and HAV Group forge agreement for climate-neutral Norwegian coastal fleet
Havila Voyages and HAV Group have formalized a strategic alliance to ensure that the Norwegian Coastal Route fleet — comprising four existing...
August 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of Bilbao commits to 30 MW shore-power supply network for all vessels
Bilbao Port has embarked on a significant modernization of its infrastructure, with the onshore power supply (BilbOPS) project scheduled for...
August 27, 2025 - Accidents
Storm Floris brings service disruption to Irish Sea ferry routes
Adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Floris have caused notable disruption to ferry shipping operations in the Irish Sea, specifically...
August 4, 2025 - Accidents
Passenger ferry burning en route to Manado (Indonesia) results in 5 fatalities and massive rescue
A passenger ferry bound for Manado (North Sulawesi's capital city) amid the waters off northern Sulawesi caught fire on Monday, resulting in at least...
July 22, 2025 - Accidents
Hurricane‑force storm hits Split Harbour (Croatia), ferry breaks moorings and sinks tourist vessel
A violent storm packing hurricane-force winds struck the Croatian port of Split on the morning of July 8th, wreaking extensive damage, widespread...
July 8, 2025 - Accidents
Ferry sinks off Bali, rescuers confirm 6 dead and dozens missing
A ferryboat en route from Java (Ketapang) to Bali (Gilimanuk) sank late Wednesday, July 2nd, claiming at least 6 lives and leaving dozens unaccounted...
July 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Stena Line discontinues Cherbourg–Rosslare (France-Ireland) ferry route in Sep 2025
Stena Line has confirmed it will discontinue its Cherbourg–Rosslare ferry service after the summer 2025 season, with the final crossing...
July 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Federal alarm over BC Ferries’ Chinese shipyard contract
Chrystia Alexandra Freeland (Canada's Transport Minister) has expressed strong concern over BC Ferries’ decision to sign a contract for 4 new...
June 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Spirit of Tasmania IV ferry starts sea trials from Leith (UK)
The new passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV left its temporary berth in Leith Port-Edinburgh (Scotland UK) this week, marking the start of multi...
June 22, 2025 - Accidents
Man overboard in the Firth of Clyde prompts major search operation
A search operation was initiated on Sunday afternoon in the Firth of Clyde after an individual reportedly went overboard from a Western Ferries...
June 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking Line to establish a fully electric cruiseferry link Helsinki-Tallinn
Viking Line has revealed its intention to establish an emission-free ferry route across the Gulf of Finland, connecting Helsinki and Tallinn. Central...
June 6, 2025