Passenger Vessels

Washington State Ferries' Wenatchee is being converted to hybrid-electric propulsion, but plans to convert the other Jumbo Mark II-class ferries have been put on hold. WSDOT photo by Jim Culp.

Washington State postpones hybrid-electric ferry conversions

Eric Haun

The Regent Viceroy seaglider, a 12-passenger electric powered flying boat, is planned to be delivered in 2026. Regent rendering.

REGENT seaglider begins sea trials

WorkBoat Staff

The new ferries will take over Coronado-San Diego routes currently serviced by diesel-fueled vessels. Flagship Cruises & Events image.

Flagship awarded CARB grant to build electric ferries

Eric Haun

Dave McGinnis was appointed as chief financial officer of Hornblower Group. Hornblower Group photo.

Hornblower names Dave McGinnis CFO

WorkBoat Staff

Mark Amundsen is the new chief operating officer at the Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority. Steamship Authority photo.

Steamship Authority names Amundsen COO

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Bridge Cat 49. BRIX Marine photo.

Brix Marine delivers personnel transfer vessel to Bridgemans

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The 241'x56' riverboat American Legend was christened last week in Key West, Fla. American Cruise Lines photo

American Cruise Lines christens another small ship

WorkBoat Staff

The Artemis Technologies EF-24 foiling ferry is designed to carry up to 150 passangers at cruising speed of 32 knots. Artemis Technologies rendering.

Artemis, Delta Marine to build ‘eFoiler’ vessels for Puget Sound

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Illegal charter boat operating out of Dania Beach, Fla. U.S. Coast Guard photo

Coast Guard terminates illegal charter in violation of active Captain of the Port order

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The 149 pax. fast ferry will operate between the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. Incat Crowther image.

Incat Crowther fast ferry delivered to Caribbean

Esperanza “Hope” Andrade entered service for the Texas Department of Transportation in 2024. It operates on the 2.7-mile route connecting Galveston Island with the Bolivar Peninsula. TxDOT Photo.

Shift to hybrid propulsion gains momentum in the U.S. ferry sector

Eric Haun

Left to right: Joseph Skillender, Jr., Bayonne Director of Planning, Zoning and Development, and Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, as Davis signs an agreement to buy land for a new ferry terminal. Office of Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis photo.

Bayonne secures land deal to build ferry terminal

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The passenger vessel Cathlamet struck a Fauntleroy terminal dolphin on July 28, 2022, causing $10 million in vessel damage. One minor injury was reported. Shutterstock / NTSB Photos.

Mariners can derive valuable lessons from NTSB reports

Michael Crowley