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...
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.
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...
‘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...
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,...
