Mitsubishi Shipbuilding held a christening and launch ceremony for the second of two ferries currently under construction for Hankyu Ferry Co, Ltd.
Real Life Incident: Passenger Ferry Hits Island And Sinks
A passenger ferry loaded with 22 vehicles and with 59 passengers on board hits an island and sinks. Read more about the accident inside the article.
Iris 6.1 – An Innovative Ferry
Built for TMCA, a marine transportation company operating in the Eastern French island of Guadeloupe, the Iris 6.1 is a ferry known for its singularity. Iris 6.1 operates between the islands of Guadeloupe (Pointe-a-Pitre), Marie-Galante and Les Saintes.
MOL Launches New Large-Scale Ferry “Sunflower Kirishima”
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the newly built large-scale ferry Sunflower Kirishima operated by its group company Ferry Sunflower Co., Ltd. was launched recently.
Lloyd’s Register Releases Insight Report On Safety In Passenger Ferry Industry
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation identified passenger ferry safety as a challenge in its insight report on global safety challenges in 2017.
Metal Shark Building Multiple Passenger Vessels For NYC Ferry
Metal Shark is once again building multiple high-speed aluminum catamaran passenger vessels for the NYC Ferry Service Operated by Hornblower.
Austal Delivers First High Speed Passenger Ferry To South Korea
Austal is pleased to announce the company’s first ever delivery to South Korea, a 50 metre high speed passenger ferry to Seaspovill.
Incat Crowther Delivers New Fuel Efficient Passenger Vessel
Majestic Ferries’ Incat Crowther-designed fleet continues to grow with the delivery of Majestic Dream,the first of a new class of fuel-efficient 39m HSC compliant passenger vessels.
New Zealand’s First Passenger Ferry To Be Certified Under MLC
Maritime New Zealand congratulated Strait Shipping earlier this week for being the first commercial operator of vessels of 200 gross tonnage or more to comply with MLC