Category: Passenger
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | February 27 – Hydrogen ferry for New York, Finnish low-emission cruise ship and more
A Finnish builder has unveiled a new low-emission cruise ship concept while a US operator has disclosed its planned deployment of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry on the East Coast. Newly ordered vessels include sightseeing boats for operation in Norway, cruise ships for a US-based brand, and a catamaran for use in Alaska. Design work…
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Worldwide Ferry Safety Association announces Niger ferry design winners
Worldwide Ferry Safety Association announces Niger ferry design winners On February 20, the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association (WFSA) announced the awardees of the international maritime student design competition for a safe affordable ferry, this time for a ferry for the Niger River in Nigeria using renewable energy as means of propulsion. Dr. Roberta Weisbrod, WFSA…
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | February 11 – Ferry deliveries to Italy and Tanzania, future Swedish hydrogen-ready Ro-Pax and more
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | February 11 – Ferry deliveries to Italy and Tanzania, future Swedish hydrogen-ready Ro-Pax and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | January 29 – UK and Norwegian Ro-Paxes, Russian hydrofoil ferry construction and more
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | January 29 – UK and Norwegian Ro-Paxes, Russian hydrofoil ferry construction and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Next-gen riverboat American Encore set for May debut
Next-gen riverboat American Encore set for May debut Guilford, Conn.-headquartered American Cruise Lines reports that its new riverboat American Encore is on schedule for its May 2026 debut and inaugural season cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Designed to be the most spacious riverboat in the world, American Encore marks the next step in the…
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BC Ferries selects ABB tech for its New Major Vessels
BC Ferries selects ABB tech for its New Major Vessels ABB has been selected to supply a complete package of power, propulsion and control technology for four new hybrid-electric, double-ended passenger and car ferries that will replace four end-of-life vessels, under BC Ferries’ New Major Vessel (NMV) program. BC Ferries moves ahead on plan to…
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Marine Atlantic signs 5-year vessel charter with Stena RoRo
Marine Atlantic signs 5-year vessel charter with Stena RoRo Marine Atlantic, the Canadian crown corporation that provides freight and passenger services between the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, has entered into a five-year charter agreement with Stena RoRo to lease the A Nepita, ex Superfast X,. The A Nepita is ice-class rated,…
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | December 26 – Korean and French electric ferries, New Zealand hydrofoil tour boat and more
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | December 26 – Korean and French electric ferries, New Zealand hydrofoil tour boat and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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13 deaths worldwide involving EU ships reported in 2024
13 deaths worldwide involving EU ships reported in 2024 Gareth Havelock Go to baird maritime
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | November 5 – New ferries for Russia and Bermuda plus US cruise ship orders
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | November 5 – New ferries for Russia and Bermuda plus US cruise ship orders Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025
Erik Derecktor to share shipyard insights at FERRIES 2025 Erik Derecktor, who leads new construction project development at Derecktor Shipyards, will bring a shipyard’s perspective to Marine Log’s FERRIES 2025 conference, taking place November 4–5 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson across from Lower Manhattan. With a background in naval architecture and…
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Conrad Shipyard delivers new hybrid-electric ferry Harbor Charger
Conrad Shipyard delivers new hybrid-electric ferry Harbor Charger Conrad Shipyard has delivered the Harbor Charger, New York State’s first hybrid-electric public ferry, to The Trust for Governors Island. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group and built at Conrad’s Morgan City, Louisiana facility, this groundbreaking 1,200-passenger vessel marks a further step forward in sustainable maritime transportation.…
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Port Houston orders new Incat Crowther designed electric tour vessel
Port Houston orders new Incat Crowther designed electric tour vessel Port Houston has selected Incat Crowther to design a new, state-of-the-art hybrid electric tour vessel for the port’s popular Houston Ship Channel tours. Incat Crowther will partner with Louisiana-based shipbuilder Breaux Brothers on the project, meaning the new vessel will be both designed and constructed…
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Harlem Rocket debuts on the Hudson River
Harlem Rocket debuts on the Hudson River A new chapter in Harlem’s maritime history in New York City has begun with the debut of the Harlem Rocket, a 57-foot, 90-passenger sightseeing vessel delivering high-speed, open-air tours from the West Harlem Piers. The vessel, named Hazel N. Dukes, has been redesigned by Tucker Marine and rebuilt…
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Coast Guard monitors aground passenger vessel in Honolulu
Coast Guard monitors aground passenger vessel in Honolulu The Coast Guard is monitoring a passenger vessel that ran aground near Kewalo Basin in Honolulu on Saturday, August 9. The Discovery, a 75-foot passenger vessel that operates as a shuttle for Atlantis Adventures, is currently secured to the seawall at Kewalo Basin awaiting commercial salvage. At…
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 28 – Russian electric river ferries, cruise ship sea trials and more
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | May 28 – Russian electric river ferries, cruise ship sea trials and more Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Q&A: David Tyler of Artemis Technologies on e-foil vessel
Q&A: David Tyler of Artemis Technologies on e-foil vessel Marine Log recently sat down with David Tyler, co-founder of Belfast, Northern Ireland-based Artemis Technologies, to discuss the world’s first commercially viable e-foiling system for marine transport, the Artemis EF-12 Escape, which recently debuted in New York City. Marine Log (ML): What specific technologies or innovations in the Artemis EF-12…
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NTSB: Engine failure leads to $2.4 million passenger vessel fire
NTSB: Engine failure leads to $2.4 million passenger vessel fire Debris in an engine’s lube oil system led to a diesel engine failure and an engine room fire aboard a passenger vessel docked in Portland, Maine, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday. The 300-foot, 2004-built passenger vessel Ocean Navigator (originally delivered as the Cape…
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FRS Clipper to get a new high speed whale watching catamaran
FRS Clipper to get a new high speed whale watching catamaran Seattle-headquartered ferry and excursion vessel operator FRS Clipper Inc. reports that it will receive an advanced newbuild whale watching catamaran next year. The newbuild multi-million dollar high speed vessel, built by Mavrik Marine Inc., La Conner, Wash., will begin sailing from Seattle’s Pier 69…
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India Government to sell five per cent stake in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
India Government to sell five per cent stake in Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Reuters Go to baird maritime
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | March 12 – Focus on ferries: UK, US and Danish electric vessels plus a Chinese vehicle transporter and an Indonesian catamaran
Passenger Vessel News Roundup | March 12 – Focus on ferries: UK, US and Danish electric vessels plus a Chinese vehicle transporter and an Indonesian catamaran Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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25 dead in DR Congo river boat tragedy
25 dead in DR Congo river boat tragedy Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Chinese yard launches new vehicle ferry for operation in eastern Zhejiang province
Chinese yard launches new vehicle ferry for operation in eastern Zhejiang province Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK operator places electric cross-river ferry into service
UK operator places electric cross-river ferry into service Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Passengers, crew abandon ship after fire ignites on tour boat off northern Colombia
Passengers, crew abandon ship after fire ignites on tour boat off northern Colombia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Balearia gross profit jumps 11 per cent in FY2024
Balearia gross profit jumps 11 per cent in FY2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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42 rescued after tour boat capsizes in Caribbean Sea off Colombia
42 rescued after tour boat capsizes in Caribbean Sea off Colombia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Central China vessel collision death toll reaches 11 following recovery of additional bodies
Central China vessel collision death toll reaches 11 following recovery of additional bodies Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MAIB publishes report on pier strike by paddle steamer in Arran, Scotland
MAIB publishes report on pier strike by paddle steamer in Arran, Scotland Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Two killed following vessel collision in Hunan, China
Two killed following vessel collision in Hunan, China Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Austal reports strong growth in H1 FY2025 earnings
Austal reports strong growth in H1 FY2025 earnings Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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American Cruise Lines christens newest ocean/river catamaran
American Cruise Lines christens newest ocean/river catamaran Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MSC Cruises’ third LNG-fuelled ship wraps up sea trials
MSC Cruises’ third LNG-fuelled ship wraps up sea trials Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Russian-built passenger hovercraft to be deployed on Yenisei River
New Russian-built passenger hovercraft to be deployed on Yenisei River Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Always Croatia adds renovated vessel for small-ship cruises
Always Croatia adds renovated vessel for small-ship cruises Always Croatia, a Croatian-American travel company dedicated to curating cultural experiences, announced today the addition of the newly renovated MS San Antonio to its fleet in 2025. The 36-guest small cruise ship will set sail in early spring, offering travelers an opportunity to explore the Croatian coastline…
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Russian hovercraft ferry service starts operational sailings in Saint Petersburg
Russian hovercraft ferry service starts operational sailings in Saint Petersburg Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Fire ignites on berthed sightseeing ship in Shanghai
Fire ignites on berthed sightseeing ship in Shanghai Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on new electric tour boats for China’s Guangzhou Public Transport Group
Construction begins on new electric tour boats for China’s Guangzhou Public Transport Group Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Virgin Islands operator takes delivery of new Incat Crowther fast ferry
Virgin Islands operator takes delivery of new Incat Crowther fast ferry Virgin Islands operator Smith’s Ferry Service has taken delivery of a new Incat Crowther designed 24-meter fast passenger ferry, the I Legend. Built by Brisbane, Australia, shipyard Aluminium Marine, it will transport 149 passengers at speeds of up to 28 knots and has been…
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India’s Cochin Shipyard posts 28 per cent YOY net profit drop, nine per cent revenue increase in Q3 of FY2024-25
India’s Cochin Shipyard posts 28 per cent YOY net profit drop, nine per cent revenue increase in Q3 of FY2024-25 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Partnership proposes autonomous electric ferries for operation in Canada
Partnership proposes autonomous electric ferries for operation in Canada Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Ex-Fjord1 ferry to serve Canada’s Nova Scotia-Prince Edward Island route
Ex-Fjord1 ferry to serve Canada’s Nova Scotia-Prince Edward Island route Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Skipper, tour boat company fined for crash that left several injured in Western Australia waters
Skipper, tour boat company fined for crash that left several injured in Western Australia waters Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Germany’s first all-electric seagoing ferry delivered to owner
Germany’s first all-electric seagoing ferry delivered to owner Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Hawaii operator takes delivery of custom sightseeing RIB
Hawaii operator takes delivery of custom sightseeing RIB Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Harbor Breeze awards AAM contract for CARB-compliant passenger vessel
Harbor Breeze awards AAM contract for CARB-compliant passenger vessel Long Beach, Calif.-headquartered Harbor Breeze Cruises has selected Bellingham, Wash., shipbuilder All American Marine (AAM) a contract to design and construct a 108-foot parallel hybrid passenger vessel that will exceed U.S. EPA Tier 4 and California Air Resources Board (CARB) air quality requirement. $31M CARB grant…
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French design firm receives funding for hydrogen-electric catamaran project
French design firm receives funding for hydrogen-electric catamaran project Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VIDEO: Baleària to operate two new all-electric fast ferries between Spain and Morocco
VIDEO: Baleària to operate two new all-electric fast ferries between Spain and Morocco Spanish ferry operator Baleària has unveiled the details of two all-electric fast ferries that it will operate on the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco. The zero-emission ships will operate on the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route under a contract awarded Baleària by…
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MOL’s newest LNG-fuelled ferry begins operational sailings
MOL’s newest LNG-fuelled ferry begins operational sailings Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Three dead after passenger boat capsizes near Bonny Island, Nigeria
Three dead after passenger boat capsizes near Bonny Island, Nigeria Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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French yard to build sixth Edge-class cruise ship for Royal Caribbean
French yard to build sixth Edge-class cruise ship for Royal Caribbean Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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UK’s Belfast Harbour to implement port improvements under five-year plan
UK’s Belfast Harbour to implement port improvements under five-year plan Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Russian firm incorporates modifications to existing hydrofoil ferry design
Russian firm incorporates modifications to existing hydrofoil ferry design Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Construction begins on new electric Ro-Pax for Canada’s BC Ferries
Construction begins on new electric Ro-Pax for Canada’s BC Ferries Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Hungarian appeals court orders deadly Danube River collision case to be retried
Hungarian appeals court orders deadly Danube River collision case to be retried Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Over 100 rescued after stranded vessel goes adrift in southern Philippines
Over 100 rescued after stranded vessel goes adrift in southern Philippines Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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“Unreasonable and actionable”: USTR finds China’s shipbuilding dominance hurts US
UPDATE 1-USTR finds China’s shipbuilding dominance hurts US, is actionable
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Two new Russian river ferries nearing completion
Two new Russian river ferries nearing completion Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Australian operator welcomes new commuter ferry to fleet
Australian operator welcomes new commuter ferry to fleet Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Boat mishap leaves eight dead in Indonesia’s Maluku province
Boat mishap leaves eight dead in Indonesia’s Maluku province Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Tender launched for construction of new cruise port in Puerto Galera, Philippines
Tender launched for construction of new cruise port in Puerto Galera, Philippines Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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DFDS wins 20-year Jersey ferry services contract
DFDS wins 20-year Jersey ferry services contract The Government of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands between England and France (and a self-governing dependency of the U.K.) has awarded Copenhagen-headquartered DFDS a 20-year contract to operate the Island’s ferry services to the U.K. and France from March 28, 2025. Under the contract, DFDS will…
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Genting Group subsidiary to operate ex-P&O Cruises Australia flagship
Genting Group subsidiary to operate ex-P&O Cruises Australia flagship Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Scottish operator CalMac admits newest ferry emits more CO2 compared to predecessor
Scottish operator CalMac admits newest ferry emits more CO2 compared to predecessor Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024
Who’s Who: Maritime Movements for November/December 2024 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Two arrested for negligence leading to fatal tour boat capsizing off North Goa, India
Two arrested for negligence leading to fatal tour boat capsizing off North Goa, India Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Spanish yard launches Transtejo and Soflusa’s newest electric ferry
Spanish yard launches Transtejo and Soflusa’s newest electric ferry Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures and Nysno invest in shore charging company Zinus
Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures and Nysno invest in shore charging company Zinus Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MAIB expresses “cause for serious concern” about Red Sea dive tour boats’ safety
MAIB expresses “cause for serious concern” about Red Sea dive tour boats’ safety Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MAIB report highlights safety risks of Red Sea dive tour boats
MAIB report highlights safety risks of Red Sea dive tour boats Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | SNAV Sirius – New fast ferry to serve Italy’s Gulf Islands
VESSEL REVIEW | SNAV Sirius – New fast ferry to serve Italy’s Gulf Islands Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Funding approved for replacement ferry for Scotland’s Fair Isle community
Funding approved for replacement ferry for Scotland’s Fair Isle community Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Ocean Master – Western Australia operator adds fast catamaran ferry to fleet
VESSEL REVIEW | Ocean Master – Western Australia operator adds fast catamaran ferry to fleet Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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New Zealand ferry company to commence operational sailings of hydrofoil tour boat
New Zealand ferry company to commence operational sailings of hydrofoil tour boat Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Australia’s Rottnest Fast Ferries takes delivery of 400-passenger catamaran
Australia’s Rottnest Fast Ferries takes delivery of 400-passenger catamaran Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Saga Cruises’ newest luxury river ship hits the water
Saga Cruises’ newest luxury river ship hits the water Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Mitsui Ocean Cruises debuts newest ship
Mitsui Ocean Cruises debuts newest ship Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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12 deaths reported on EU-registered vessels in 2023
12 deaths reported on EU-registered vessels in 2023 Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin & MPKS.02 – Russian operator places new inland and coastal ferries into service
VESSEL REVIEW | Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin & MPKS.02 – Russian operator places new inland and coastal ferries into service Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Skipper pleads guilty to safety offences that led to tour boat crash in Western Australia
Skipper pleads guilty to safety offences that led to tour boat crash in Western Australia Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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At least 54 dead following northern Nigeria river boat capsizing
At least 54 dead following northern Nigeria river boat capsizing Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Five more survivors, four deceased found following tour boat capsize in Red Sea off Egypt
Five more survivors, four deceased found following tour boat capsize in Red Sea off Egypt Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Windstar Cruises’ newest 224-guest ship floated out
Windstar Cruises’ newest 224-guest ship floated out Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Scotland’s CalMac welcomes newest ferry to fleet
Scotland’s CalMac welcomes newest ferry to fleet Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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A historic moment for ferry transport in Africa
A historic moment for ferry transport in Africa By Roberta Weisbrod, Executive Director at Worldwide Ferry Safety Association Last month in Marrakech, a city in Morocco, something extraordinary unfolded. Interferry’s 48th annual conference marked a significant milestone as it was the first event of its kind held on the African continent. The conference focused on…
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US operator to introduce hydrofoil ferry on Lake Tahoe
US operator to introduce hydrofoil ferry on Lake Tahoe Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Fire ignites on former cruise ship in Tianjin, China
Fire ignites on former cruise ship in Tianjin, China Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Chinese operator to invest in hybrid cross-strait ferries
Chinese operator to invest in hybrid cross-strait ferries Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Dachen Tongxin – Luxury tour ferry enters service in China’s Hebei province
VESSEL REVIEW | Dachen Tongxin – Luxury tour ferry enters service in China’s Hebei province Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Ferry sinks after running aground off Croatia’s Premuda Island
Ferry sinks after running aground off Croatia’s Premuda Island Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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China’s newest cruise port begins operations
China’s newest cruise port begins operations Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Canadian operator expects ferry to return to service nearly three months following wharf collision
Canadian operator expects ferry to return to service nearly three months following wharf collision Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Ex-Jaz Hotel ship sails on maiden voyage under TUI River Cruises
Ex-Jaz Hotel ship sails on maiden voyage under TUI River Cruises Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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VESSEL REVIEW | Sarma – Hydrofoil catamaran ferry for operation on Russia’s Lake Baikal
VESSEL REVIEW | Sarma – Hydrofoil catamaran ferry for operation on Russia’s Lake Baikal Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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American Cruise Lines’ newest catamaran wraps up sea trials
American Cruise Lines’ newest catamaran wraps up sea trials Baird Maritime Go to Source
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New electric hydrofoil ferry starts operational sailings in Stockholm
New electric hydrofoil ferry starts operational sailings in Stockholm Baird Maritime Go to Source
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VESSEL REVIEW | Sea Express III – Fast catamaran ferry delivered to Virgin Islands operator
VESSEL REVIEW | Sea Express III – Fast catamaran ferry delivered to Virgin Islands operator Baird Maritime {authorlink} https://www.bairdmaritime.com/passenger/ferry/vessel-review-sea-express-iii-fast-catamaran-ferry-delivered-to-virgin-islands-operator https://prod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com/production/bairdmaritime/feed.xml November 6, 2024 4:01 am
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Disney Cruise Line takes delivery of second 5,500-guest ship in series