AWARDS 2023 | Best River Ferry – Earth Clipper – One2Three Naval Architects & Wight Shipyard

Best River Ferry – Earth Clipper – One2Three Naval Architects & Wight Shipyard This brilliant boat owes its existence to a unique combination of owner, designer and builder whose vision, talents and capabilities are outstanding. The Thames Clipper service on London’s mighty river has been refined...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/ferries/awards-2023-best-river-ferry-earth-clipper-wight-shipyard-one2three-naval-architects/

Wight Shipyard wins contract for two hybrid river bus vessels

London’s leading river bus operator, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, has awarded East Cowes, U.K., shipbuilder Wight Shipyard a contract to build two new hybrid Clipper-class vessels,

“We are delighted that Uber by Thames Clippers has awarded us the contract to build the next generation of Clipper-class vessels utilizing the very latest battery-power technology and recharging options,” said Wight Shipyard CEO Peter Morton. “The Wight Shipyard Co. has built a reputation for meeting and exceeding...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/wight-shipyard-wins-contract-for-two-hybrid-river-bus-vessels/

Thames Clippers to introduce UK’s first hybrid fast ferries

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will put new hybrid catamaran ferries into service beginning in the autumn of 2022. Uber Boat said the vessels will be the UK’s first h ..

The post Thames Clippers to introduce UK’s first hybrid fast ferries appeared first on Baird Maritime.

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/ferries/thames-clippers-to-introduce-uks-first-hybrid-fast-ferries/

Incat Crowther-designed ferries delivered to Mexico

A pair of Incat Crowther 37 passenger vessels have been delivered to Mexico. Built by Wight Shipyard, Isle of Wight, UK, Lady D and Lady A have been delivered to Mexico’s largest operator Ultramar, where they will join an extensive fleet of Incat Crowther-designed vessels.

With capacity for 459 passengers, the vessels feature Ultramar’s signature high-tech fitout with advanced entertainment systems and advanced LED lighting. Incat Crowther worked closely with the Wight Shipyard expertise to...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/incat-crowther-designed-ferries-delivered-to-mexico/

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