Passenger Vessels

louisiane_render_french_america_line — A rendering of the Louisiane. Courtesy of French America Line

French America Line can't offer cruises, FMC order says

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Red and White Fleet — Red and White Fleet's Enhydra. Red and White Fleet photo

Passenger vessel operators suspend operations, lay off workers

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06.05.14-702x336 — The suspension of the route serving Anacortes, and Sidney, British Columbia, comes as a result of the recent closure of the Canadian border. Washington State Ferry photo

Washington State Ferries suspends service to Canada

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blount-eriecanal-2-copy — Small overnight cruise operators and other passenger vessel operators are seeking financial assistance and regulatory relief. Photo courtesy of Blount Small Ship Adventures

PVA seeks economic relief for passenger vessel industry

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American-Queen-Miss-River-NOLA-DKrapf — American Queen Steamboat's American Queen on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. David Krapf photo.

American Queen and ACL suspend inland and coastal cruise operations

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American Countess — The FMC would provide a path for small U.S. cruise lines to request reducing the required surety amount. American Queen Steamboat photo

River cruise operators have implemented coronavirus prevention measures

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American Countess — During its second sea trial last week, the American Countess navigated through a section of the Intracoastal Waterway in Houma, La., en route to Morgan City, La. American Queen Steamboat Company photo

American Countess completes successful sea trial

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American Cruise Lines founder passes away, son named CEO

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Portland Spirit_2124_b — Portland Spirit Cruises was on track to have its best year in 25 years in 2019. American Waterways Inc. photo

Strong economy equals good year for passenger vessels

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WSF Olympic class Samish — The Olympic-class ferry Samish. Washington State Ferries photo

$30 million in federal ferry grants available

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Viking Octantis & Viking Polaris — Viking Cruises is building two expedition ships, which will both serve the Antarctic. The first

Viking to add cruise ships to North American routes

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

Lawyers for three passengers and one crew file claims in Conception fire

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

Congress introduces bill to increase passenger vessel safety

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