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 [...]
ABB To Supply Technology for New Hybrid-Electric Ferries
PVA member ABB has been selected to supply a complete package of power, propulsion, and control technology for four new double-ended passenger and ca [...]
Kryska Begins Tenure as New Steamship Authority General Manager
Beginning January 12, Alex Kryska has stepped into the role of general manager for the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authorit [...]
ABS and Siemens Energy Launch Joint Lithium-ion Battery Safety Project
ABS and Siemens Energy, both PVA members, have signed a joint development project (JDP) to advance the understanding of thermal runaway in lithium-io [...]
Schottel Appoints New CEO
At the start of the new year, Roland Schwandt took over as CEO of Schottel GmbH from Stefan Kaul as part of a succession plan. Christian Bock was app [...]
Northern Lights Strengthens Leadership Team With Key Appointment
Middleton, recently serving as executive vice president and general manager, will lead strategic direction and operations across Northern Lights mari [...]
Marine Group Boat Works Awarded Navy Grant to Certify Welders in Shipbuilding
Marine Group Boat Works, a full-service shipyard based in San Diego, has been awarded a Navy Grant to establish a maritime welding program designed t [...]
Kongsberg Maritime Launches New Waterjet With High-Speed Ferry Contract
Kongsberg Maritime announced the launch of its new Kamewa S-4L waterjet series with a major contract to supply propulsion systems for a Swedish opera [...]
New Catamaran Joins the Fleet at Kauai Sea Tours for Year-round Operation
Kauai Sea Tours in Hawaii has welcomed a new luxury catamaran to its fleet offering tours along Kauai’s iconic Nā Pali Coast. The 65ʹ Lady Kailani wa [...]
HamiltonJet Opens Factory Extension to Meet Rising Demand
HamiltonJet, a leader in marine propulsion technology, opened an 8,000 sq. ft. factory extension in Christchurch, New Zealand, increasing its manufac [...]