Latest Maritime News
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$300 Million in Grants to Modernise US Ferry Systems
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced nearly 300 million USD in funding to expand and modernise the nation's ferry systems.
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Vessev Unveils VS—9 Electric Hydrofoil Ferry
Vessev has revealed its electric hydrofoil vessel, the VS—9 ferry, complete with cabin and interior.
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Third Hybrid Ferry Joins Uber Boat Fleet in London
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has launched its third hybrid passenger ferry on the River Thames in London, UK.
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Saudi Arabia: NEOM Orders Electric Hydrofoiling Watercraft
NEOM has ordered a fleet of electric hydrofoil watercraft from Candela to be deployed on the Red Sea in Northwest Saudi Arabia.
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Offshore Charging Station Installed in the Belgian North Sea
Parkwind and MJR Power & Automation have implemented an offshore boat charging station at the Nobelwind wind farm in the Belgian North Sea.
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Washington State Ferries Partners with ABB for New Hybrid Ferries
Washington State Ferries (WSF) has awarded a new contract for the fitting of propulsion systems for a set of five new hybrid ferries to ABB.
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Transport Scotland to Procure New Electric Ferries for Clyde and Hebrides
Transport Scotland is procuring seven new electric ferries to enhance the Clyde and Hebrides ferries network.
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Bus Nàutic Zero-Emission Boat Service Launched in Barcelona
Mobico Group's, Alsa has launched the Bus Nàutic zero-emission boat service at the Port de Barcelona, connecting Drassanes and Llevant.
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Uber Boat Launches Services in Europe
This summer, Uber Boat is introducing a range of new services in Europe to enhance tourist mobility options.
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Electric High-Speed Ferry Unveiled for Isle of Wight Route
Red Funnel and Artemis Technologies have unveiled a zero-emission high-speed ferry for the south coast Isle of Wight route.
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New Zealand: Vessev's VS—9 Electric Ferry Completes Initial Testing
Vessev has completed early testing for Auckland's first fully electric passenger vessel, which will be operated by Fullers360.
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WSDOT Launches Bidding Process for New Hybrid Ferries
The Washington State Department of Transportation has launched the bidding process for the construction of a fleet of hybrid-electric ferrie…
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Berlin's Oldest Passenger Vessel Converted to Green Energy
Berlin's oldest passenger vessel has recently received an upgrade to an emission-free electric drive system.
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DFDS Battery Vessels to Set Sail on the English Channel
DFDS has announced that it will deploy two battery-powered vessels in the Eastern Channel by 2030.
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Denmark: H2 Energy and DFDS Publish Hydrogen Propulsion Study
H2 Energy & DFDS have published a survey analysing the feasibility of using hydrogen as an alternative fuel for sea & road transportation.
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FTA Announces $316 Million Funding for Ferry Services Across US
The Federal Transit Administration has announced a new fund of 316 million USD set aside for passenger ferry services across the country.
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UK: £8 Million Funding Boost for Smarter Boats
Maritime Minister Lord Davies has announced an 8 million GBP funding boost for modern maritime technology.
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UK Government Backs New Green International Shipping Routes
The Government has launched a bidding process for a series of studies aiming to determine the feasibility of decarbonised shipping routes.
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UK: £1.8 Million Awarded in TRIG Funding
41 projects will receive a share of more than 1.8 million GBP through the 2023 Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) competition.
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World's First Electric Hydro-foiling Ferry Set for New Zealand
Meridian Energy has announced it will introduce the world's first electric hydro-foiling ferry to Lake Manapōuri in New Zealand.
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USDOT to Invest $500 Million in Nation's Ports
The USDOT has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for 500 million USD through its Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).
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Canada: Halifax Transit to Acquire Electric High-Speed Ferries
A new high-speed electric ferry service will be launched between Halifax and Bedford in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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US: NYC Receives $10 Million to Electrify Island Ferry
NYC has been awarded a federal funding grant of over 10 million USD to support ferry operations serving both Governors Island & Staten Islan…