Latest Watercraft News
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ABB to Power Hybrid-Electric Vessels for Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries has selected ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion systems for its first two 160-auto ferries.
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Damen Shipyards Completes Electric-Ready Ferry for BC Ferries
From its site in Galati, Romania, Damen Shipyards Group has launched Island Class vessel number 9 for Canada's BC Ferries.
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AutoFlight Unveils Waterborne Vertiport for eVTOL Operations
AutoFlight has introduced a Water-based Green Vertiport designed to extend eVTOL operations over waterways.
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Candela P-12 Selected for 2026 Service in Stockholm’s Archipelago
The Candela P-12 electric hydrofoil has been selected to operate passenger services in Stockholm’s archipelago next year.
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Mumbai to Introduce Candela's Electric Hydrofoil Ferries
Mumbai is set to introduce electric hydrofoil ferries as part of a new initiative to reduce road congestion.
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Port of Rotterdam Trials Artemis Electric Foiling Boat
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is collaborating with Artemis Technologies to lease and operate a fully electric foiling boat.
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Stockholm to Expand Electric Hydrofoil Ferry Service
On 15 April, Stockholm’s electric hydrofoil ferry, Nova, will resume operations with expanded service following a winter pause.
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Electric Ferry Service to Connect Europe and North Africa
Spanish ferry operator, Baleària is set to operate a new fully electric ferry line between Tarifa, Spain, and Tangier, Morocco.
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First Flying Electric Ferry in the US Headed for Lake Tahoe
FlyTahoe and Candela have announced the introduction of the Candela P-12 into operation on Lake Tahoe.
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Artemis Technologies to Supply Electric Pilot Boat in Sweden
The Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) has contracted Artemis Technologies to supply a fully electric Artemis EF-12 Pilot boat.
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UK: Hydrogen-Electric Boat Trialled by Exeter Port Authority
The Exeter Port Authority is trialling a new hydrogen-electric boat designed and manufactured by Ecomar Propulsion.
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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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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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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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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…