Cruise news (ferries-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Bulgaria prioritizes Danube bridge and ferry services for regional integration
Bulgaria plays a significant strategic role connecting multiple regions, situated at the intersection of the Balkan Peninsula, Eastern Mediterranean...
June 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New £70M Isle of Man ferry terminal in Liverpool set to open by end of June
The new GBP 70 million Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool UK is anticipated to open by the end of June, according to the infrastructure minister...
June 20, 2024 - Accidents
Emergency Evacuation: New ferry at risk of sinking in Gulf of Trieste
All available resources, including the Italian Coast Guard, multiple police units, and the fire brigade, were mobilized at midday on Wednesday, June...
June 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DFDS Seaways sells historic Oslo-Copenhagen route to Gotlandsbolaget
Denmark’s renowned ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, has announced the sale of one of its longest-running routes, a service that has been...
June 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New China-Japan ferry service links Shanghai with Osaka and Kobe
A newbuild ferry started revenue operations on Saturday, June 8th, establishing a maritime link between China (Shanghai) and the Japanese port cities...
June 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Jadrolinija launches new Dubrovnik-Bari ferry service
Starting Monday, June 3rd, a new ferry service will commence between Dubrovnik Croatia and Bari Italy. The ferryboat will depart from Dubrovnik...
June 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Wartsila and Incat Tasmania join forces with Brittany Ferries for green maritime solutions
Brittany Ferries, Wartsila, and Incat Tasmania have established a collaborative partnership to investigate the technical specifications and design...
May 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Montenegro to launch Budva-Dubrovnik ferry service in June
Filip Radulovic (Montenegro's transport minister) announced that a new ferry service connecting Budva to Dubrovnik Croatia will launch on June 29th...
May 28, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Design approved for Riga's new passenger terminal (cruise and ferry)
Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled their winning design for the Ropax Ferry Terminal in Riga Latvia. The competition aimed to create a new passenger...
May 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
India-Sri Lanka ferry service resumes operations under private company
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam (India) and Kankesanthurai (near Jaffna in Sri Lanka) initiated by the Shipping Corporation of India...
May 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Former prime minister Erna Solberg to christen Havila Pollux
On Monday, May 13, the coastal cruise ship Havila Pollux will be officially named at Bryggen in Bergen (Norway), with former Prime Minister Erna...
May 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New 100% green ferry project unveiled by Incat Tasmania and DFDS
A significant new partnership within the passenger shipping industry will result in the creation of a 100% green ferryboat exceeding 236 feet in...
April 29, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal ferry incident claims lives in Bangui, Central African Republic
Reports indicate that a wooden ferry, carrying 300+ passengers on the Mpoko River in Bangui, Central African Republic, succumbed to sinking on Friday...
April 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Greek ferry company Seajets starts a cruise line with Goddess of Night ship (fka Costa Magica)
Seajets, a prominent Greek ferry operator, is making its foray into the cruise industry with the acquisition of the 2004-built cruise vessel Costa...
April 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MOL announces arrival of 3rd LNG-powered ferry, Sunflower Kamuy
Japan’s maritime behemoth MOL anticipates the commencement of operations for its third LNG-powered ferry, Sunflower Kamuy, on the late-night...
April 13, 2024