Category: Member News
Over 20 million Riders and Plans for More Ferries
In 2025, Washington State Ferries (WSF) saw its ridership increase by nearly a million passengers, pushing the year’s total ridership to 20.1 million [...]
Hornblower Group Names New Chief Executive Officer
Hornblower Group recently announced Stephen A. Edwards appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed Mike Flaskey, wh [...]
All American Hosts Keel Laying for First Electric Ferry for San Francisco Bay Ferry
All American Marine (AAM) recently hosted a keel-laying ceremony marking the start of construction on a series of new battery-electric vessels for Sa [...]
ABB Selected as Partner to Power New Washington State Ferries Vessels
Washington State Ferries (WSF) selected ABB to supply and integrate hybrid-electric propulsion systems for two hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries that [...]
American Cruise Lines Expands Fleet
American Cruise Lines will launch 11 new cruise itineraries and welcome three new vessels to its fleet in 2026. Sailing year-round, the company looks [...]
Derecktor Shipyards to Build New Educational Research Vessel
Derecktor Shipyards announced a new vessel agreement with SoundWaters, a Stamford, Conn.–based nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and Lon [...]
Bid Package Released for Flagship Cruises & Events All-Electric Passenger Ferries
Flagship Cruises & Events, in partnership with Aurora Marine Design and with the support from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District [...]
Thoma-Sea Lays Keel for First of Two NOAA Vessels
At the beginning of December, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership and partners celebrated the keel-laying for Navigator [...]
Senesco Marine LLC Awarded Contract to Build New Diesel-Hybrid Ferry for DRBA
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Commission voted to award a contract for the construction and outfitting of a new 75-car passenger/vehicl [...]
Scania Introduces New Marine Engine to the North American Market
Scania debuted its Next Generation 13-liter marine engine to the North American market at the International Workboat Show earlier this month. This is [...]