Cruise news (ferries-tagged)
- Accidents
Rough seas cause vehicle damage and minor injury on Interislander ferry
Several vehicles sustained damage, and one passenger sustained a minor injury on the Interislander-operated ferry Kaitaki (1995-built, IMO 9107942...
December 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries modernizes fleet with battery-hybrid Guillaume de Normandie
Swedish shipping company Stena RoRo has recently taken delivery of Guillaume de Normandie, the 12th vessel in its E-Flexer series of roll-on/roll-off...
December 24, 2024 - Accidents
Overloaded ferry capsizes in Congo’s Burisa River: dozens dead, 100+ missing
A tragic ferry accident occurred late Friday night, December 20th, in the Burisa River (northeastern Congo), claiming 38 lives, with 100+ passengers...
December 22, 2024 - Accidents
13 dead in Mumbai ship collision: navy trials result in fatal accident
An Indian Navy speedboat undergoing engine trials collided with the passenger ferry Neel Kamal (1983-built, IMO 8316558) off the coast of Mumbai on...
December 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
BC Ferries submits proposal for largest fleet expansion in its history
BC Ferries has formally submitted a proposal to the BC Ferries Commissioner to construct 5 new vessels, marking the largest capital investment in the...
December 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brittany Ferries’ newest ferry ship Saint-Malo reflagged to France
Brittany Ferries’ newest vessel - Saint-Malo, was officially reflagged from Cyprus to France as preparations advance for its christening in...
December 10, 2024 - Accidents
Ferry services between Ireland and Wales disrupted by Storm Darragh damage
Several ferry crossings between Ireland and Wales have been canceled due to damage at Holyhead Port caused by Storm Darragh. Irish Ferries and Stena...
December 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Thames Clippers welcomes UK’s first fully electric cross-river ferry ship Orbit Clipper
The fully electric passenger ferry Orbit Clipper is set to debut on the River Thames in March 2025, marking the UK's first zero-emissions river...
December 8, 2024 - Accidents
Stena Superfast VII ferry stranded off Northern Ireland amid storm
Passengers on the Stena Superfast VII ferry have been delayed for 14+ hours off the coast of Northern Ireland after departing from Cairnryan...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TT-Line's ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV undergoes North Sea trials en route to Scotland UK
TT-LINE Tasmania’s new ship Spirit of Tasmania IV is currently in the North Sea en route from Rauma Finland to its temporary berth in Leith...
December 2, 2024 - Accidents
World’s largest fast ferry Express 5 strikes breakwater, temporarily withdrawn from service
The high-speed ferry Express 5 (IMO 9913286, Denmark-flagged), currently ranked as the world’s largest fast ferry/catamaran, allided with a...
November 29, 2024 - Accidents
Philippine Coast Guard safely evacuates grounded ferry near Romblon Port
The Philippine Coast Guard has reported the successful evacuation of passengers from an interisland ferry, Maria Oliva, which grounded on Monday...
November 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Construction begins on first new Mersey ferry in 6+ decades
Construction is progressing on the first new ship for Mersey Ferry (River Mersey service in northwest England UK) in 6+ decades at the Cammell Laird...
November 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Damen Shipyards begins keel-laying for BC Ferries' fully electric fleet expansion
Damen Shipyards Galati (Romania), part of the Holland-based Damen Group, has commenced keel-laying for the first 2 of 4 fully electric ferries for...
November 6, 2024 - Accidents
Spirit of Tasmania V ferry breaks moorings at Rauma Shipyard in Finland
One of Spirit of Tasmania’s two new ferries broke free from its moorings and struck a dock amid “hurricane-force winds” at Rauma...
November 3, 2024