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Uber Boat by Thames Clipper Launches Hybrid High-Speed Ferry in London

Uber Boat by Thames Clipper has launched Europe's first hybrid high-speed passenger ferry in on the river Thames in London, UK. 

UK: ZEVI Funding to Help Decarbonise Maritime Transport

The UK government has awarded £80 million in Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure (ZEVI) funding to help decarbonise the maritime sector.…

UK: Marine Charging Infrastructure to Be Installed across South Coast

The University of Plymouth is part of a consortium that has secured funding to deliver marine charging infrastructure across the south coast…

Hurtigruten Norway Presents Designs for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled plans for its zero-emission electric cruise ship, featuring technologies to generate solar and wind power.  

Ebusco Receives First Order to Provide Batteries for Hydrogen Barge

BMW and TYDE Unveil Battery-Powered Watercraft

BMW and TYDE have officially unveiled their battery-powered watercraft equipped with i3 batteries, at the Port de Cannes in France.

First Self-Driving Electric Ferry to Launch in Stockholm

Torghatten AS Stockholm is launching the world's first self-driving commercial passenger ferry in Sweden in June 2023.

3D-Printed Autonomous Electric Ferry to Operate on the Seine for Paris 2024 Olympics

Holland Shipyards Group, Sequana Développement and Roboat's 3D-printed, autonomous electric ferry will operate on the Seine in Paris.

European Union Reaches Agreement to Cut Maritime Transport Emissions

The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have reached an agreement to reduce maritime greenhouse gas emissions.

Stromma and Vattenfall to Invest in Electric Sightseeing Boats

The Stromma Group and Vattenfall have announced a partnership to invest in electric sightseeing boats, with an initial focus on Amsterdam.

UK: £60 Million to Advance Green Maritime Technologies

The UK government has announced 60 million GBP in government funding to advance technologies that can help decarbonise the maritime sector.

Angel Island Ferry to Launch California's First Short-Route Electric Ferry

Angel Island Ferry has partnered with PG&E and Green Yachts to launch California's first short-route electric ferry from 2024.

Paris: Autonomous Electric Shuttles to Operate on the River Seine

The City of Paris and RiverCat France have announced that a river transport line using electric shuttles will open on the Seine in 2024.

Brittany Ferries to Deploy Two Hybrid Ferries

Leclanché SA has been selected to provide the battery technology for two hybrid vessels that will be operated by Brittany Ferries.

Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels to Demonstrate Bi-Directional Boat Charging

Aqua superPower, Indra, Cenex and the University of Plymouth are developing a UK demonstrator of bi-directional boat charging.

Go-Hi Becomes UK's First MaaS App to Fully Integrate Ferry Services

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) has added NorthLink Ferries to its mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) app, Go-Hi.

Trafikverket Sweden Orders 4 Autonomous Electric Ferries

Trafikverket Sweden has contracted Holland Shipyards Group to supply four autonomous all-electric ferries.

Artemis Technologies Unveils Electric High-Speed Ferry

Artemis Technologies has unveiled the design of its new 100% electric EF-24 high-speed passenger ferry that will operate in Northern Ireland…

Watertaxi Rotterdam Launches Its First Hydrogen Water Taxi

Watertaxi Rotterdam has added the first hydrogen-powered water taxi to its fleet in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

5G Network to Enhance Maritime Transport in Port of Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and IMDA have signed a MoU to develop a 5G mobile network at the Port of Singapore.

NY Waterway Unveils Greener Ferry

NY Waterway has unveiled its first retrofitted ferry, which will provide greener transport on the Hudson River.

First Zero-Emission High-Speed Ferry to Enter Service

MS Medstraum, the world’s first fully electric zero-emission high-speed ferry is ready to start operations from Stavanger, Norway.

Helbiz and SNAV Integrate e-Scooter and Ferry Services in Naples

Helbiz has announced a new collaboration with SNAV to promote multimodal travel by integrating e-scooter and ferry services in Naples, Italy…

World Record: Electric Ferry Sails 50 Nautical Miles on a Single Charge

Danfoss has announced that the electric ferry, Ellen has sailed more than 50 nautical miles on a single charge, setting a new world record.