Hyke’s electric ferry posts impressive pilot results after 14-month trial
Norwegian company Hyke’s electric F-15 Shuttle has completed a 14-month pilot in Fredrikstad. Demonstrating a strong case for urban...
Ferries in marine news
Latest news about ferries: includes 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.
ExploMar seals electric ferry propulsion deal for Nigeria
Chinese outboard manufacturer ExploMar has secured an order at CIBS (China International Boat Show) 2026, after signing an agreement...
Vessev expands into Australia with hydrofoiling ferry rollout in Perth
Electric hydrofoiling passenger ferries will be introduced to Western Australia as New Zealand marine technology company Vessev expands into the...
Candela raises €30m to build new factory as production increases
Electric vessel manufacturer Candela has raised €30m in a funding round to expand its production capacity, including the construction...
At least 18 killed, hundreds rescued in Philippines ferry sinking
At least 18 people have been killed, and dozens remain unaccounted for after a passenger and cargo ferry sank...
At least five dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
A ferry carrying 65 people sank off Indonesia’s resort island of Bali late Wednesday (2 July 2025), leaving at...
Mumbai orders ‘world’s largest fleet’ of electric foiling vessels
A fleet of eleven Candela P-12 electric commuter ferries has been ordered by JalVimana Shuttles in Mumbai, India, in...
‘Global trend towards electrification irreversible’ says Candela, as Trump cries ‘drill baby drill’
The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry picks up passenger numbers, cuts commute times and will return after ice melts....
New Zealand electric hydrofoiling ferry firm expands to US
New Zealand-based electric hydrofoiling ferry company Vessev has opened its first international office in the US to meet increasing...
ExploMar partners to expand electric boats and ferries in the Maldives & Nigeria
ExploMar has announced new partnerships to support the electrification of water transportation in Nigeria and the Maldives. In the...
Inspired by America’s Cup, VS-9 hydrofoiling ferry enters service
Vessev’s first VS-9 hydrofoiling ferry, Kermadec, has entered commercial service in New Zealand. It’s being utilised by Fullers360, New...
