U.S. Federal Transit Administration Allocates $657 Million to Fund Ferry Modernization
The U.S. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently issued a notice announcing the allocation of ...
SWITCH Maritime Bags $2 Million for NY’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Ferry
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 26, SWITCH Maritime, a U.S.-based shipowner, has secured $2 million in funding to advance New York’s first hydrogen fuel cell-electric ferry. The project aims to deliver ...
New York to Introduce Its ‘First-Ever’ Hybrid-Electric Ferry
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 15, The Trust for Governors Island, a non-profit founded by the City of New York, has introduced the Harbour Charger, the first hybrid-electric public ferry in New York State. ...
Stena Line’s First Methanol-Ready Hybrid Ferry Wraps up Sea Trials
Wedoany.com Report-Jun 27, Stena Line, a Swedish ferry company, has successfully completed sea trials for Stena Futura, its first methanol-ready NewMax hybrid ship, at the China Merchants Jinling Ship...
‘World’s Largest’ Electric Ferry Pens Next Chapter in Australia
Wedoany.com Report-May 6, Incat Tasmania, an Australian high-speed catamaran ferry manufacturer, launched the Incat Hull 096, named China Zorrilla, on May 2 at its Hobart shipyard. Described as the wo...
Japan’s Latest Energy-Efficient Ferry Sees Light of Day
Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 30, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a division of Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, launched the first of two eco-friendly large car ferries ordered by Shinnihonkai Fer...
Norway’s Largest Zero-Emission Ferry Sets Sail
Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 18, The construction of Norway’s largest zero-emission ferry, named Hinnøy, has been finalized at Cemre Shipyard in Türkiye. On April 15, 2025, the vessel beg...
Barcelona’s New Electric Commuter Ferry Runs for 21 Hours on a Single Charge
Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 8, The Port of Barcelona has introduced Ecocat Tres, a fully electric commuter ferry powered by Molabo’s ARIES i50 motors, enhancing sustainable transport options. Launch...
New Diesel-Electric Fast Ferry Delivered to Hong Kong Operator
Wedoany.com Report-Mar 20, Hong Kong-based ferry operator Sun Ferry has taken delivery of Xin Ming Zhu 30, a new 35-meter diesel-electric catamaran. The newbuild, constructed by Guangzhou-based shipbu...
Kongsberg Readies for Car Ferry Hybrid Conversion Project in Sweden
Wedoany.com Report-Mar 10, Norwegian technology provider Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to convert a double-ended car ferry operated by Swedish ferry transportation company Öresundlinjen t...