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Passenger Vessels

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

American Queen Voyages files for Chapter 11

WorkBoat Staff

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

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

Washington State Ferries saw 1.3 million more riders in 2023

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The new ferries will be used for short-range services in the coastal waters of British Columbia. Damen rendering

Damen building four electric passenger/vehicle ferries for BC Ferries

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The new larger vessel, designed by Incat Crowther, retains the strong brand presence Yankee Freedom has established with tourists to the national park, said company officials. Incat Crowther photo

Gladding-Hearn to build 300-passenger ferry for Florida

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Navier rendering

Pilot program to provide water transit services to San Francisco commuters

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The vessel is equipped with two helm stations: the main station and a second station on the starboard side cabin aft. Brix Marine photo

Brix Marine delivers 40', high-tunnel cat to Hawaii

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All sectors of the workboat industry has felt the pinch of personnel problems. Ken Hocke photo

Top 10 2023 News Story: Labor: A growing problem

Pamela Glass

This past year, All American Marine (AAM) delivered the highly customized 50'×17' semi-displacement aluminum catamaran Poseidon to Hawaii Dolphin Tours, Honolulu. All American Marine photo

Top 10 2023 News Story: Passenger vessel industry rebounds

Ken Hocke

Staten Island Ferry rescue of almost 900 passengers. NY Waterway/ Baris Barlis

Top 10 2023 News Story: Staten Island Ferry fire: Training was key

Kirk Moore

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is building a new 302' passenger/vehicle ferry for the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Co. at its Allanton Shipyard in Panama City, Fla. Doug Stewart photo.

New ferries and conversions focus on reduced emissions

Capt. Arnie Hammerman

The new ferry will be built with accessibility and an elevated customer experience in mind. Incat Crowther rendering

Gulf Craft to build 300-passenger ferry for Virgin Islands

Ken Hocke