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Passenger Vessels

Casco Bay Lines' new ferry will be powered by a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system. Elliott Bay Design Group rendering

Passenger vessel report: different classes, different trends

Ben Hayden

The Chugach Express, a high speed, long-range eco-tour vessel, was delivered by All American Marine to Phillips Cruises and Tours for daily operations in Prince William Sound. AAM photo.

All American delivers hydrofoil-assisted tour vessel

WorkBoat Staff

A rendering of the Long Island Sound ferry. The ferry's christening ceremony is scheduled for 3 pm ET on May 3 at ESG's Allanton Shipyard, Panama City, Fla. Eastern Shipbuilding image.

Eastern Shipbuilding to host christening and launch ceremony for Long Island ferry

WorkBoat Staff

Washington State Ferries operates the largest commuter ferry system in the United States. Washington State Ferries photo.

DOT announces $316 million for ferry system funding

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The new boat is the only tour boat on the island that is air-conditioned, the owner says. Breaux Brothers Enterprises photo

Breaux Brothers delivers new 49-passenger excursion boat to Hawaii

Ken Hocke

American Cruise Lines has two more new small ships coming in 2025, the American Patriot and American Pioneer. The ships will be built at the company’s affiliated shipyard, Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland. ACL image.

American Cruise Lines adding two new ships in 2025

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The new ferry is named after the first female chair of the TXDOT and first Latina secretary of state. The Shearer Group photo

Gulf Island delivers new hybrid-electric ferry to Texas

Ben Hayden

First responders help passengers in the water after an illegal charter capsized on New York's Hudson River in July 2022. Coast Guard image.

Illegal charter operators charged in New York passenger deaths

WorkBoat Staff

An injured North Atlantic right whale calf in early January 2024, seen with injuries on the head, mouth, and left lip consistent with vessel strike. Forever Hooked Charters of South Carolina photo/via NOAA.

Right whale calf succumbs after boat strike off Georgia

Kirk Moore

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says NYC Ferry will double capacity by 2023 to serve a projected nine million annual riders. But the system is under fire for escalating costs. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office.

Hornblower to be acquired by investment firm

WorkBoat Staff

AQV halted operations on Tuesday and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. David Krapf photo

American Queen Voyages files for Chapter 11

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The new ferry's engines are multifuel and can run on LNG, conventional marine fuel (MGO) or biodiesel. Stena RoRo AB photo

Marine Atlantic takes delivery of new 1,000-passenger ferry

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The passenger vessel industry is into a financial recovery fromthe Covid-19 pandemic. David Krapf photo

Getting up off the canvas

Ken Hocke