Cruise news (ferries-tagged)
- 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 - Accidents
At least 94 killed in maritime accident off Mozambique's coast
A tragic maritime accident unfolded off the northern coast of Mozambique Island, resulting in the loss of at least 94 lives, including children. A...
April 8, 2024 - Accidents
Passengers escape unharmed as ferry fire erupts in Gulf of Thailand
A ferryboat traveling from Surat Thani province to Koh Tao encountered a perilous situation early Thursday, April 4тх, when flames engulfed the...
April 5, 2024 - Accidents
New Russian ferry damaged by ice floes off Sakhalin Island
A new Russian ferryboat sustained hull damage from ice floes off Sakhalin Island, leaving 60+ passengers and crew stranded as they awaited assistance...
March 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Candela P-12 electric ferry set to revolutionize lake transport in New Zealand
In 2025, Lake Manapouri in New Zealand will witness the debut of the Candela P-12, an innovative 'flying' electric ferry. This marks the first...
March 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Wartsila secures lifecycle agreement with P&O Ferries UK for hybrid ships
Finnish technology conglomerate Wartsila has recently inked a lifecycle agreement with the UK-based passenger and cargo shipping company P&O...
March 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Incat Crowther delivers first of 6 new passenger ferries to Sun Ferry in Hong Kong
Incat Crowther has successfully delivered the first of 6 new passenger ferries to Hong Kong-based operator Sun Ferry. Named Xin Ming Xhu VIII (IMO...
March 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries UK achieves 50,000-ton CO2 emission reduction milestone
P&O Ferries, a prominent maritime transport service provider, has significantly reduced its CO2 emissions by ~50,000 tonnes over the past year...
March 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
ABB to install shore power infrastructure at Portsmouth International Port
ABB has been selected as the main contractor for Portsmouth International Port's Sea Change project, which aims to implement a shore power system...
March 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
World's first battery-powered autonomous ferries ordered from Tersan Shipyard by Fjord1
The Turkish shipbuilder Tersan Shipyard Yalova (in northwestern Turkey) has secured a shipbuilding order from Norwegian ferry company "Fjord1 AS" for...
February 28, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal ferryboat accident outside Cairo (Egypt) leaves 10 dead
A ferryboat carrying day workers sank in the Nile River just outside Cairo (Egypt's capital), resulting in the tragic loss of at least 10 lives out...
February 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brisbane Council aims for electric ferries by 2027
The Schrinner council has unveiled plans to potentially introduce electric-powered ferries on the Brisbane River, aiming for a clean cross-river...
February 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Sochi Commercial Seaport explores purchase of cargo and passenger ferry for new Sochi-Trabzon route
Yuri Vladimirov (the General Director of Sochi Commercial Seaport Russia) has revealed that the port's management intends to procure a RoPax vessel...
February 23, 2024