Passenger Vessels

The new ferry is named after the first female chair of the TXDOT and first Latina secretary of state. The Shearer Group photo

Gulf Island delivers new hybrid-electric ferry to Texas

Ben Hayden

First responders help passengers in the water after an illegal charter capsized on New York's Hudson River in July 2022. Coast Guard image.

Illegal charter operators charged in New York passenger deaths

WorkBoat Staff

An injured North Atlantic right whale calf in early January 2024, seen with injuries on the head, mouth, and left lip consistent with vessel strike. Forever Hooked Charters of South Carolina photo/via NOAA.

Right whale calf succumbs after boat strike off Georgia

Kirk Moore

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says NYC Ferry will double capacity by 2023 to serve a projected nine million annual riders. But the system is under fire for escalating costs. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office.

Hornblower to be acquired by investment firm

WorkBoat Staff

AQV halted operations on Tuesday and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. David Krapf photo

American Queen Voyages files for Chapter 11

WorkBoat Staff

The new ferry's engines are multifuel and can run on LNG, conventional marine fuel (MGO) or biodiesel. Stena RoRo AB photo

Marine Atlantic takes delivery of new 1,000-passenger ferry

WorkBoat Staff

The passenger vessel industry is into a financial recovery fromthe Covid-19 pandemic. David Krapf photo

Getting up off the canvas

Ken Hocke

Washington State Ferries operates the largest commuter ferry system in the United States. Washington State Ferries photo.

Washington State Ferries saw 1.3 million more riders in 2023

WorkBoat Staff

The new ferries will be used for short-range services in the coastal waters of British Columbia. Damen rendering

Damen building four electric passenger/vehicle ferries for BC Ferries

WorkBoat Staff

The new larger vessel, designed by Incat Crowther, retains the strong brand presence Yankee Freedom has established with tourists to the national park, said company officials. Incat Crowther photo

Gladding-Hearn to build 300-passenger ferry for Florida

WorkBoat Staff

Navier rendering

Pilot program to provide water transit services to San Francisco commuters

WorkBoat Staff

The vessel is equipped with two helm stations: the main station and a second station on the starboard side cabin aft. Brix Marine photo

Brix Marine delivers 40', high-tunnel cat to Hawaii

WorkBoat Staff

All sectors of the workboat industry has felt the pinch of personnel problems. Ken Hocke photo

Top 10 2023 News Story: Labor: A growing problem

Pamela Glass