Category: Member News

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 [...]
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 [...]

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 [...]
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 [...]

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 [...]

Last New Diesel Vessel to Join Fleet, Commissioned by San Francisco Bay Ferry
This fall, San Francisco Bay Ferry celebrated the commissioning of Zalophus, the agency’s newest high-speed passenger ferry and the 19th vessel in th [...]

Mavrik Marine, Inc. to Build Ferries to Service San Francisco Bay
Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District has selected Mavrik Marine, Inc. to build high-speed passenger ferries as part of their eigh [...]
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 [...]

Gladding-Hearn Begins Mid-life Refit of Ferry from Boston
Returning to Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation is the Boston Harbor ferry Outward Bound. Originally built by the shipyard in 1995, it h [...]

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 [...]