After more than 15 years of negotiations, the IMO has adopted global rules to reduce the carbon intensity of shipping fuels, marking a major step toward meeting its greenhouse gas targets. Under the new Global Fuel Standard, ships must gradually reduce the carbon content of the energy they use,...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/interferry-welcomes-historic-imo-ghg-regulations/
By Roberta Weisbrod, Executive Director at Worldwide Ferry Safety Association
Last month in Marrakech, a city in Morocco, something extraordinary unfolded. Interferry’s 48th annual conference marked a significant milestone as it was the first event of its kind held on the African continent. The conference focused on the impressive strides Africa has made in ferry transport, showcasing innovations, challenges, and opportunities within the industry.
Mike Corrigan, opening the session on Ferry...
https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/a-historic-moment-for-ferry-transport-in-africa/
A collaborative effort to elevate ferry safety standards in Africa concluded April 17th, after a two-day intensive seminar co-hosted by Interferry and the International Maritime Organization. Over 100 participants from across the African ferry industry and Interferry´s global network convened in...
Interferry is calling on governments and electricity utilities to prioritise investment in Onshore Power Supply (OPS) development to help the ferry sector maintain its lead in maritime electrification and hybridisation.
Global trade association Interferry has partnered with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to organise and co-host a seminar on ferry safety in Africa. Taking place on April 16 to 17, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the seminar is in line with Interferry’s aim of reducing casualties in...
The World Maritime University (WMU) has released a study focusing on domestic ferry operations, particularly the safety concerns within such operations worldwide. Titled ..
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WORK BOAT WORLD: Shearwater GeoServices has confirmed the appointment of Kristin Færøvik to the company’s board of directors. Færøvik was the Managing Director ..
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WORK BOAT WORLD: Oceanographic and hydrographic sensors manufacturer Mind Technology has announced that Alan P. Baden and Nancy Harned have been appointed to its Board of ..
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During June 6-10, the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) held its 78th session. Please note the summary report from our friends at DNV. Regarding the issu ..
A meeting between ESPO and Interferry has agreed a common work programme to promote an environmentally sustainable future for the European ferry business through the provision and use of onshore power supply (OPS). Ferries must be recognised as a sustainable passenger transport mode. Ferry ports...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/european-ports-and-interferry-agree-priorities-for-sustainable-future/