Passenger Vessels

The Maritime Innovation Center project at Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle will transform a building from 1911 into "the greenest building in the world," says Maritime Blue president Joshua Berger. Miller Hull Partnership rendering.

Port of Seattle moves forward on electrification

Kirk Moore

thumbnail_VCFD Conception 2 — Thirty-four passengers and crew died in the dive boat Conception fire. Ventura County Fire Department

Captain of California dive boat that caught fire and killed 34 guilty of felony

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Firefighters boarding the Spirit of Norfolk during firefighting efforts. NTSB photo

Coast Guard publishes policy letter on safety rule for small passenger vessels

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Firefighters boarding the Spirit of Norfolk during firefighting efforts. NTSB photo

NTSB calls for changes to small passenger vessel regs

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Alaska is receiving $286 million in federal funding to upgrade its ferries and ferry infrastructure. Alaska Marine Highway System photo

Government funding drives ferry projects

Capt. Arnie Hammerman

The Vallejo (Calif.) Fire Department (VFD) extinguishes the burning Grand Romance riverboat. VFD photo.

Riverboat catches fire near San Francisco

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Washington's Skagit County has operated a vehicle and passenger ferry service between Anacortes, Wash., and Guemes Island, Wash., since the early 1960s. Glosten rendering

Washington county seeks bids for new electric ferry

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The 70-passenger vessel was built to U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T regulations and is fuel efficient at cruising speeds as well comfortable during tours and snorkel operations, according to a statement released by AAM. All American Marine photo

All American delivers ocean tour and dive boat to Hawaii

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For every new booking made during “Aloha Days” through Sept. 28, a portion of each deposit will directly contribute to Maui Strong, an initiative to rebuild and rejuvenate Maui and Lahaina town. UnCruise Adventures photo

UnCruise Adventures ties new bookings to Maui's rebuilding efforts

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The Lu-Lu Belle, a 75' glacier tour boat, sits aground in Columbia Bay with 19 people aboard. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class John Hightower photo

Coast Guard rescues passengers and crew of grounded tour boat off Valdez, Alaska

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The Belle of Cincinnati. BB Riverboats photo

Red Bull's Flugtag Cincinnati 2023

Capt. Alan Bernstein

The tug Franklin Reinauer carried rescue workers to Lower Manhattan. Tugs from Moran, McAllister, K-Sea and others also helped in the transport of workers and survivors. US Coast Guard / PA2 Tom Sperduto photo.

Remembering 9/11: Calling All Boats 22 years later

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The new contract calls for the construction of four ferries. Conrad Shipyard rendering

Conrad Shipyard awarded Puerto Rico ferry contract

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