Tag: ferries

The Interislander ferry Aratere grounded just outside Picton, New Zealand, shortly after departing at 9:45 PM on June 21, due to a steering failure.

MAN Cryo has been contracted by Torghatten Nord A/S, the Norwegian ferry company, to work on a project encompassing the design and engineering of two hydrogen-powered newbuild RoPax ferries.

Damen Shipyards has won the contract to build and supply four, fully electric, passenger car ferries for BC Ferries.

Zinus has secured a contract to supply its autonomous charging solution to the world’s first zero-emissions Ro-Pax ferry. 

Fincantieri announced that it has signed a contract for the construction of liquified natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel RoPax ferry for Sicilian Region.

Torghatten Nord and the hydrogen producer GreenH have signed an agreement on the supply of hydrogen to the new hydrogen ferries, which are scheduled to operate across the Vestfjord from autumn 2025.

Washington State Ferries has awarded its first shipyard contract to Vigor for the conversion of up to three Jumbo Mark II-class ferries to hybrid-electric power.

The substandard safety of ferries operating along Sydney's Parramatta River prompted the New South Wales (NSW) government to order a new fleet of seven ferries.

New Zealand’s Auckland Transport has announced that shipbuilder Incat Crowther has been commissioned to deliver the design for a new 300-passenger electric hybrid fast ferry.

Stena Line announced that it is building two new hybrid ferries designed to run on methanol, that will be used to address capacity constraints and future-proof the company’s operations.