Cruise news (ferries-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Havila Polaris cruiseferry becomes first coastal route ship named in Hammerfest
The coastal route vessel Havila Polaris was officially named in a ceremony at Hammerfest (Norway) on Tuesday, October 15th, with Norway’s...
October 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
China Merchants Jinling delivers Ro-Pax ferry Saint-Malo for Brittany Ferries
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) delivered Saint-Malo, a new Ro-Pax ferry commissioned by Sweden's Stena RoRo for operation by Brittany...
October 17, 2024 - Accidents
Ferry tragedy on Lake Kivu claims 87 lives, dozens still missing
At least 87 individuals have been confirmed dead following the sinking of a passenger ferry on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo. The vessel, which...
October 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries prepares for Saint-Malo ship's delivery after successful sea trials
China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) recently completed sea trials for the Saint-Malo ferry/Ro-Pax ship ordered by Sweden’s Stena...
September 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TT-Line takes delivery of new ro-pax ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV
Australian ferry operator TT-Line Company has taken delivery of its new Ro-Pax ship Spirit of Tasmania IV, from the shipbuilder Rauma Marine...
September 14, 2024 - 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