In order to help the ferry industry decarbonize, ports around the world need to be equipped with shoreside infrastructure to supply alternative fuels. A joint industry effort, supported by…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/govts-urged-to-support-ferry-industry-decarbonization/
Interferry study reveals ferry industry’s huge economic impact
A study commissioned by trade association Interferry has revealed startling statistics on the far-reaching extent of the global ferry industry’s value to the world economy.
Research into the latest pre-Covid full-year figures found that, in 2019, ferries carried 4.27 billion passengers – on a par with aviation – and 373 million vehicles across a worldwide fleet of 15,400 vessels. Among other findings,...
Interferry conference set to highlight ferry industry as post-Covid leader
Findings from a survey suggesting that ferries are poised to lead post-pandemic travel demand will underline an upbeat agenda when global trade association Interferry stages its 45th annual conference in October.
Taking place in Santander, Spain, the latest edition of the ferry community’s longest-established conference is themed The Future is Ferries – marking it as a showcase for positive solutions and...
After intense discussions on mandatory technical and operational requirements to reduce CO2 emissions from international shipping, the 76th session of the IMO Marine Envi ..
Green light for Interferry conference following COVID review
Interferry directors have given the green light for the global trade association’s 2021 annual conference to go ahead as planned in Santander, Spain, this October. Delegate registration will open on June 1.
The decision came at a virtual board meeting held today (20 May 2021) after detailed consideration of current and forecast advances in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The outcome was fully supported by Interferry...
During May 5 to 14, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee held its 103rd session. Due to the pandemic, the IMO’s deliberations have been somewhat disrupted and no new work ..
Global trade association Interferry has welcomed European Union (EU) plans for a voluntary Digital Green Certificate (DGC) to facilitate safe travel during the Covid-19 p ..
Interferry GHG data survey bids for fair application of IMO proposals
Global trade association Interferry is conducting a major energy efficiency data survey among members to ensure that existing ferries can comply with short-term greenhouse gas emissions measures agreed in principle at last week’s meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee.
Subject to final approval at next June’s MEPC meeting, by 2023 existing ships must achieve new pre-defined energy efficiency...
A generally positive response to the broad idea of establishing an industry research & development body was tempered by legal concerns, including financial considerations over fund control and dissemination and the considerations over intellectual property rights.
Proposals from industry bodies, including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) to fund an industry supported R&D programme through the levy of a US$2/tonne charge on the price of bunker fuel. According to the proposal, the...
https://container-news.com/research-fund-proposal-receives-mixed-response-from-imo-delegates/
WORK BOAT WORLD: Netherlands-based ferry operator Rederij Doeksen will have a new director when HR and hospitality head Dirk Spoor takes over from Paul Melles, who will ..