Ferries and Cruises News | Advanced Maritime Technology International https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/ferries-and-cruises Thu, 07 May 2026 16:16:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/amt-logo-colour-square-150x150.png Ferries and Cruises News | Advanced Maritime Technology International https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/ferries-and-cruises 32 32 VIDEO: Incat, Wärtsilä and Molslinjen highlight large-scale electric ferry project https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/videos/video-incat-wartsila-and-molslinjen-highlight-large-scale-electric-ferry-project.html Thu, 07 May 2026 16:16:42 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18799 Incat, Wärtsilä and Molslinjen have presented a video showcasing the development of three large battery-electric ferries currently under construction in Tasmania. The video premiered at the Shippax Conference 2026 and [...]

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]]> 18799 Echandia to supply battery system for Gotlandsbolaget hybrid ferry https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/battery-technology/echandia-to-supply-battery-system-for-gotlandsbolaget-hybrid-ferry.html Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:45:49 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18672 Echandia has signed an agreement with Gotlandsbolaget to supply a battery system for a new hybrid high-speed catamaran operating between Visby and Nynäshamn. The vessel, Gotland Horizon X, will be [...]

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]]> 18672 Boreal orders 20 Candela electric hydrofoil ferries https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/ferries-and-cruises/boreal-orders-20-candela-electric-hydrofoil-ferries.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:33:44 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18647 Norwegian transportation operator Boreal has ordered 20 electric hydrofoil vessels from Candela Technology in what is says is the world’s largest electric ferry fleet deployment to date. The Candela P-12 [...]

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]]> 18647 RINA and Hanwha sign agreement to advance the adoption of hybrid propulsion https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/power-and-propulsion/rina-and-hanwha-sign-agreement-to-advance-the-adoption-of-hybrid-propulsion.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:08:42 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18633 RINA has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanwha Group to support the development and adoption of battery-hybrid propulsion systems in the maritime sector, with an initial focus on ro-ro [...]

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]]> 18633 Candela unveils electric hydrofoil vessel targeting premium water transportation market https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/new-vessels/candela-unveils-electric-hydrofoil-vessel-targeting-premium-water-transportation-market.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:54:32 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18628 Candela has introduced a new electric hydrofoil vessel designed for high-speed passenger transportation that delivers improved comfort and reduced noise compared to conventional transfer boats, the manufacturer says. The Candela [...]

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]]> 18628 Glosten to design hybrid-electric ferry for southeast Alaska ports https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/ferries-and-cruises/glosten-to-design-hybrid-electric-ferry-for-southeast-alaska-ports.html Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:35:44 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18409 Glosten has announced that it has been selected to develop the design for a new diesel-electric hybrid ferry for the Alaska Marine Highway System. The low-emission shuttle ferry will serve [...]

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]]> 18409 Wasaline completes world’s largest ro-pax vessel battery installation https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/battery-technology/wasaline-completes-worlds-largest-ro-pax-vessel-battery-installation.html Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:31:04 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18403 Wasaline has completed sea trials on the Aurora Botnia ro-pax vessel following a battery upgrade that increased onboard energy storage from 2.2 MWh to 12.6MWh – the largest battery capacity [...]

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]]> 18403 Candela electric hydrofoil ferry cuts emissions and travel times in Stockholm deployment, according to STA report https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/ferries-and-cruises/candela-electric-hydrofoil-ferry-cuts-emissions-and-travel-times-in-stockholm-deployment-according-to-sta-report.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:58:56 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18398 The Swedish Transport Administration has reported that Stockholm’s electric hydrofoil ferry has delivered reduced emissions, shorter travel times and increased ridership since it began operations in 2024, according to an [...]

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]]> 18398 Auckland’s first plug-in hybrid electric fast ferry completes sea trials https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/ferries-and-cruises/aucklands-first-plug-in-hybrid-electric-fast-ferry-completes-sea-trials.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:16:10 +0000 https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/?p=18333 Auckland’s first plug-in hybrid electric fast ferry has completed sea trials and is set to enter service on the Auckland-Devonport commuter route, following what project partners have described as strong [...]

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]]> 18333 University joins Wightlink zero-emission FastCat feasibility project https://www.advancedmaritimetechnologyinternational.com/news/ferries-and-cruises/university-joins-wightlink-zero-emission-fastcat-feasibility-project.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:13:06 +0000 https://www.electrichybridmarinetechnology.com/?p=18266 Southampton Solent University has joined a project funded by the UK government and led by Wightlink to assess how zero-emission operations could be introduced on the operator’s high-speed FastCat ferry [...]

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