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FRS Clipper to get a new high speed whale watching catamaran

Seattle-headquartered ferry and excursion vessel operator FRS Clipper Inc. reports that it will receive an advanced newbuild whale watching catamaran next year. The newbuild multi-million dollar high speed vessel, built by Mavrik Marine Inc., La Conner, Wash., will begin sailing from Seattle’s Pier 69 in May 2026.

Designed by One2Three Naval Architects in Sydney, Australia, the 102-foot catamaran will carry up to 150 passengers plus crew. Combining improved fuel efficiency with ai cruising speed...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/frs-clipper-to-get-a-new-high-speed-whale-watching-catamaran/

VIDEO: REGENT begins sea trials of first passenger-carrying Seaglider

Rhode Island-based REGENT Craft has passed another milestone in the development of its all-electric seagliders (see our earlier coverage). It has completed a full scale prototype of its 55-foot long, 12-passenger Viceroy seaglider, which has a wingspan of 65 feet, and has completed its first on-water tests with crew on board.

REGENT (an acronym that stands for Regional Electric Ground Effect Nautical Transport) says that the Viceroy is the the largest-ever all-electric flying machine and...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/video-regent-begins-sea-trials-of-first-passenger-carrying-seaglider/

Flagship Cruises gets $15.2M grant to build two all-electric ferries

San Diego-based Flagship Cruises & Events reports that it has been awarded a $15.27 million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop two fully electric zero emission ferries to serve the San Diego to Coronado route.

The Flagship project will be implemented in partnership with the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD). It follows the $31 million grant earlier awarded the Port of Los Angeles that will see both Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises build low...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/flagship-cruises-gets-15-2m-grant-to-build-two-all-electric-ferries/

Always Croatia adds renovated vessel for small-ship cruises

Always Croatia, a Croatian-American travel company dedicated to curating cultural experiences, announced today the addition of the newly renovated MS San Antonio to its fleet in 2025. The 36-guest small cruise ship will set sail in early spring, offering travelers an opportunity to explore the Croatian coastline aboard an intimate and luxurious vessel.

The MS San Antonio‘s maiden voyage is expected to take place on May 24, 2025, embarking on a seven-night journey between the cities of Dubrovnik...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/always-croatia-adds-renovated-vessel-for-small-ship-cruises/

Virgin Islands operator takes delivery of new Incat Crowther fast ferry

Virgin Islands operator Smith’s Ferry Service has taken delivery of a new Incat Crowther designed 24-meter fast passenger ferry, the I Legend. Built by Brisbane, Australia, shipyard Aluminium Marine, it will transport 149 passengers at speeds of up to 28 knots and has been designed for the busy Charlotte Amalie (U.S Virgin Islands) to Road Town (British Virgin Islands) tourism route.

Designed with operational flexibility and an enhanced customer experience in mind, the main deck is capable of...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/virgin-islands-operator-takes-delivery-of-new-incat-crowther-fast-ferry/

Port of New Orleans breaks cruise passenger record

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA), the 6th largest U.S. cruise port and the only port in the country that offers both ocean-going and river cruising, announced today a record-breaking year with more than 1.2 million cruise passenger movements in 2024. Port NOLA’s two cruise terminals at Erato Street and Julia Street are located within the heart of the city, just steps away from the historic French Quarter, world-renowned restaurants, and unique cultural heritage.

“We are grateful to our cruise...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/port-of-new-orleans-breaks-cruise-passenger-record/

Harbor Breeze awards AAM contract for CARB-compliant passenger vessel

CARB-compliant passenger vessel AAM

Long Beach, Calif.-headquartered Harbor Breeze Cruises has selected Bellingham, Wash., shipbuilder All American Marine (AAM) a contract to design andc construct a 108-foot parallel hybrid passenger vessel that will exceed U.S, EPA Tier 4 and California Air Resources Board (CARB) air quality requirement.

$31M CARB grant will help Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze start emission-reduction projects

As we reported previously, Harbor Breeze is one of two operators partnering with the Port of Los...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/harbor-breeze-awards-aam-contract-for-carb-compliant-passenger-vessel/

VIDEO: Baleària to operate two new all-electric fast ferries between Spain and Morocco

Spanish ferry operator Baleària has unveiled the details of two all-electric fast ferries that it will operate on the first green corridor between Spain and Morocco. The zero-emission ships will operate on the Tarifa-Tangier Ville route under a contract awarded Baleària by the Bay of Algeciras Port Authority, which has prioritized sustainability and innovation in the management of this route for the next 15 years

The public-private project includes the construction of twin ships at the Armon...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-balearia-to-operate-two-new-all-electric-fast-ferries-between-spain-and-morocco/

Prometeo project gets EUR 1.5M in regional funding

France’s Brittany Region has granted a subsidy of EUR 1.5 million (about $1.6 million) to Green Navy for its Prometeo hydrogen-powered passenger vessel project (see earlier story).

France’s Green Navy takes wraps off hydrogen-fueled catamaran design

Green Navy, a member of the Vallair Group, is developing the zero-emission catamaran at its facility in La Forêt-Fouesnant, Brittany, and says that its initiative aligns well with Brittany’s regional roadmap for renewable hydrogen deployment,...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/prometeo-project-gets-eur-1-5m-in-regional-funding/

VIDEO: TDOT christens new ferry

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently announced that its new ferry boat, the M/V Summitt, is now in service connecting Benton and Houston counties. Aptly named after legendary Lady Vols basketball coach and Tennessean Pat Summitt, it pushes the barge, The Volunteer, across the Tennessee River providing essential ferry service.

Local, state, and federal officials joined Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley for a christening ceremony back in December for the new...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-tdot-christens-new-ferry/

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