Latest Watercraft News
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Government Urged to Restore Renewable Fuel Support for Thames River Transport
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is urging the Government to restore the Renewable Transport Fuel Certificate for vessels on tidal rivers.
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Canada–UK Partnership Targets Autonomous Systems in Maritime Sector
Davie Shipbuilding and Kraken Technology Group have announced a collaboration to develop and produce autonomous maritime systems in Canada.
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Norway: Cityboat Orders Hyke Electric Ferry for Haugesund Services
Cityboat has ordered an electric passenger ferry from Hyke for zero-emission operations around Haugesund, Norway.
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Concept for World's First Fully Electric Cruise Ship Presented at Seatrade
At Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, MEYER WERFT has introduced a concept for the world’s first 100% battery‑electric large cruise ship.
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Belgium: Electric Passenger Ferry to Operate on River Scheldt
Belgian fleet operator VLOOT DAB has contracted Baltic Workboats to build an electric passenger ferry for operations on the River Scheldt.
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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.