Cruise news (ferries-tagged)
- 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 - Accidents
VIDEO: 3 Students Dead After Ferry Sinks Off Indian Coast
A ferry boat carrying mostly schoolchildren sank in Arabian Sea off the western coast of India on Saturday, January 13, killing 3 students, police...
January 14, 2018 - Accidents
Collision Between GNV Fantastic Ferry and Viking Star in Barcelona
At about 2:00 p.m. yesterday, January 12, the ferry 'Fantastic' of Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) company, from Tangier, collided with the Viking Star...
January 13, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Daily Cruise Ferry Boat Services Start Between Mumbai and Goa
Mumbai to Goa daily cruise ferry boat services, covering the distance within 7 hours, will be started soon. The ferry services, scheduled to be...
January 12, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Ferry Strike Expected in Greece on Friday
Travelers planning ferry trips in Greece on Friday, January 12, are being advised to check their schedules as a 24-hour strike is expected. PNO (Pan...
January 11, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Irish Continental Group to Build the World's Largest Cruise Ferry
Irish Continental Group announced it had ordered the largest cruise ferry in the world by vehicle capacity. The US$200 million vessel will be able...
January 4, 2018