‘Devastating’ fire destroys Princess Marina ferry in Devon
A fire has destroyed the historic Princess Marina ferry, operated by the Starcross to Exmouth Ferry. The fire broke...
Ferries in marine news
Latest news about P&O and Brittany Ferries as well as maritime plans for zero emission ferries, rescues from ferries, electric ferries, disputes over crew wages and more.
First electric hydrofoiling ferry in the US to launch on Lake Tahoe
The first electric hydrofoiling ferry in the US is set to begin operations on Lake Tahoe, offering a new...
P&O reportedly spent £47m on mass sacking of seafarers in 2022
P&O Ferries reportedly spent more than £47m sacking hundreds of seafarers in 2022, according to Sky News, which references...
ZeroMar and EPTechnologies expand electrification partnership in California
ZeroMar, a Bay Area firm specialising in marine electrification, and EPTechnologies, a developer in marine electric propulsion and safety...
ePropulsion launches commercial arm
ePropulsion, a leading provider of marine electric propulsion systems, announced the launch of a new business unit, ePropulsion Commercial,...
Brittany Ferries to become majority shareholder of Condor Ferries
Brittany Ferries is set to assume majority ownership of Condor Ferries following recent adjustments in the company’s ownership structure....
New Zealand tech company developing electric ferry in San Francisco
EV Maritime, a New Zealand-based electric ferry design and technology company, has been commissioned by Angel Island Tiburon Ferry...
Over 100 dead in Mozambique ferry disaster
Over 100 people are understood to have died, with almost 20 still missing, after an overcrowded, makeshift ferry capsized...
US first zero-emission high speed ferries
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement to provide its fleet electrification and systems integrator services for a project...
Danfoss to deliver drivetrain for two new hybrid-electric ferries in Hong Kong
Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has been commissioned by Cheoy Lee Shipyard to deliver the hybrid-electric marine drivetrain system...
P&O Ferries bosses set to escape punishment for mass sackings
Directors at P&O Ferries say they are confident that there will be no financial penalty over the mass sacking...
