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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"That was the way we used to go to school..." The Daecheong Lake ferry route opens for the first time in 43 years

The ferry route at Daecheong Lake has reopened after 43 years, allowing residents to revisit submerged areas and revitalize local tourism.

Mar 23 • 06:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘We’ll never know why’: Former CEO recalls fatal B.C. ferry sinking 20 years later

Former BC Ferries CEO David Hahn reflects on the tragic sinking of the Queen of the North ferry, which occurred 20 years ago, resulting in the loss of two lives.

Mar 22 • 22:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Triple support for shipping on the table

The Greek government is seeking immediate solutions to rising maritime fuel costs due to the war in the Middle East to avoid increasing ferry ticket prices for the upcoming Easter and summer seasons.

Mar 22 • 12:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Lifeless person in the sea in Sandnes

A lifeless body has been found in the sea in Sandnes, Norway, with the cause not yet known, causing delays in ferry services.

Mar 22 • 07:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fans of the unique ferry across the Berounka are disappointed. The footbridge has won.

Fans of a unique ferry over the Berounka River are left disappointed as a new footbridge project takes priority.

Mar 20 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

V. Kikilias: Efforts to find European funding to curb energy prices – Various measures are being considered

Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias discussed ongoing efforts to secure European funds and establish a common policy to address the rising energy prices affecting the economy and ferry ticket prices, amid the challenges posed by the war.

Mar 20 • 10:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Pepina Ferry will no longer sail. Other tourist connections in Prague will start after winter this weekend

The Pepina Ferry in Prague is ceasing operations, while other tourist transport links are set to resume this weekend.

Mar 20 • 07:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The price and green requirements behind the new ferry with a lower ice class

Estonian officials are moving forward with plans for a new ferry that will be built to a lower ice class standard, balancing cost and environmental requirements.

Mar 19 • 12:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Two bids were submitted for the construction of the ferry

Two bids from reputable shipbuilders have been received for the Estonian State Maritime Fleet's ferry construction project, reflecting the current robust state of the European shipbuilding market.

Mar 19 • 12:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Inequality in the USA: 'The super-rich own everything, the rest almost nothing'

The article discusses the stark economic inequality in the United States, using Martins Ferry, Ohio, as a case study of a struggling community amid a wider economic divide.

Mar 18 • 14:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vessel Hits Rocks and Grounds in Amazon River; Passengers Are Rescued

A ferry vessel traveling from Manaus to São Gabriel da Cachoeira hit rocks and ran aground, but all passengers were safely rescued.

Mar 18 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘Distraction leads to collision with uninhabited island’: 47 passengers injured, and the captain of the ferry heading to Mokpo receives suspended sentence

The captain and crew of a passenger ferry that collided with an uninhabited island, injuring 47 passengers, have received suspended prison sentences for their negligence.

Mar 18 • 05:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Complete Payment Chaos on Viking Gabriella

Passengers on the Viking Gabriella ferry report a complete payment chaos, where card and digital payments are not accepted, leading many to rely on cash that is unavailable.

Mar 17 • 19:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From Scicli to Santiago de Compostela, Antonio Giannone's journey: "I savor every meter"

Antonio Giannone is on a 4,000-kilometer trek from Scicli, Italy to Santiago de Compostela, experiencing the journey on foot and via ferry at the Strait of Messina.

Mar 17 • 16:13 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Expensive ferry prices concern Gotlanders - 87 percent travel less

Ferry ticket prices for Gotlanders have risen significantly, leading to a notable decrease in travel among the residents.

Mar 17 • 14:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprise twist: The Korkeasaari ferry returns to the water – here is the route

The Vispilä paddle steamer will resume services next summer, offering scenic cruises from Helsinki to Korkeasaari.

Mar 17 • 08:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Living in a ‘Safe’ City ... Ansan Citizens’ Groups Launch Promotion Committee

Ansan citizens’ groups launched a promotion committee to prioritize life and safety in city management on the 12th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster.

Mar 17 • 07:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Here are the current hit products from the tax-free shop on the Swedish ferry – a drop in one product category

The article discusses the current popular products in the duty-free shop of a Swedish ferry, highlighting a decline in one specific product category.

Mar 16 • 12:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Under consideration measures to support shipping

Greek ferry companies are reevaluating costs due to rising fuel prices resulting from the Middle East conflict, prompting discussions for potential government support.

Mar 16 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Difficult ice conditions disturb maritime traffic on three routes

Difficult ice conditions are currently disrupting maritime traffic on three routes in Estonia.

Mar 15 • 06:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

We destroyed the railway ferry to Crimea, declared Ukraine

Ukraine has announced the destruction of a railway ferry serving Crimea as a part of its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Mar 14 • 13:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Viking Grace technical problem – the vessel is still in the Stockholm archipelago

The Viking Grace ferry is currently experiencing technical issues, causing it to travel slowly and remain in the Stockholm archipelago instead of reaching Ã…land as scheduled.

Mar 14 • 12:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Viking Grace Stuck at Sea

The Viking Grace vessel, traveling from Stockholm to Mariehamn, is currently stuck at sea due to a technical issue.

Mar 14 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Hatzidakis: Interventions in ferry ticket prices are being considered, depending on developments

The Greek government is in discussions to potentially adjust ferry ticket prices in response to rising fuel costs and broader European decisions.

Mar 13 • 14:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

A fox took the ferry from Great Britain to the USA

A fox sneakily boarded a freight ship in Southampton, UK, and traveled all the way to New York City.

Mar 12 • 17:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Otkes begins investigation into the smoke incident from a truck cargo on Silja Serenade

The Finnish Accident Investigation Authority (Otkes) has launched a safety investigation regarding an incident involving smoke from a truck cargo aboard the ferry Silja Serenade.

Mar 12 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state is looking for a new operator for four island ferry lines through a procurement process

Estonia is seeking a new operator for ferry lines connecting mainland to four islands through an international procurement process.

Mar 12 • 07:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Boat and ferry sink due to tide instability in São Vicente

A boat and a ferry sank in São Vicente, Brazil, due to tide instability, but there were no injuries reported.

Mar 11 • 21:29 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Ferry collided with the dock in Nacka – four injured

A ferry collided with a dock in Nacka, Sweden, on Wednesday, injuring four people, two of whom were hospitalized.

Mar 11 • 09:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Modern Titanic Buried Thousands at Sea. The Doña Paz Ferry Sank in Two Hours

The sinking of the Philippine ferry Doña Paz in 1987 resulted in over 4,000 deaths, surpassing the Titanic disaster in casualties.

Mar 10 • 14:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Rainforest river cruise boat found on Great Barrier Reef after flash flood

Flash flooding in Far North Queensland has damaged the Daintree Ferry, affecting access to the Great Barrier Reef region, which is crucial for tourism especially ahead of the Easter period.

Mar 9 • 20:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rescue operation on a ferry - crew noticed movement among the ice

A ferry crew in Finland initiated a rescue operation after spotting unusual movement in the ice.

Mar 9 • 13:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Second Spirit of Tasmania ferry departs Scotland for Melbourne

The second new Spirit of Tasmania ferry has commenced its journey from Scotland to Australia, with scheduled sailings to begin in October.

Mar 7 • 23:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WEEKLY TRIP ⟩ Exploring rugged Scotland by train, bus, and ferry

The article discusses the adventures of exploring Scotland via public transportation, highlighting the beauty and excitement of various locations.

Mar 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

P. Xenokostas: Shipyards and ferry transportation are a unified ecosystem and a strategic priority for the country

The Greek shipbuilding industry is prepared to take on the renewal of the ferry fleet if supported by national and European institutional and financial backing.

Mar 6 • 13:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A Pod of Dolphins Appears off the Coast of Miyajima, Hiroshima, Jumping and Diving

A pod of about 10 dolphins has been spotted swimming off the coast of Miyajima, Hiroshima, near a ferry route, marking a rare occurrence in the area.

Mar 6 • 12:10 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Sewol Ferry Lawyer’ Park Jumin Calls for Cancellation of Lee Byung-tae's Appointment

Park Jumin, a Democratic Party lawmaker known as the 'Sewol Ferry lawyer', has demanded the cancellation of Lee Byung-tae's appointment as deputy chairman of the Presidential Regulatory Reform Committee due to his past remarks about the Sewol ferry disaster.

Mar 6 • 08:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"How am I to live without my mom?" The disaster of the ferry Herald changed the navy and human lives

The tragic sinking of the ferry Herald of Free Enterprise in 1987 claimed 193 lives and led to significant changes in maritime safety protocols and regulations.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The crew of the car ferry encountered a poignant sight at sea – a tired nature creature was rescued

A car ferry crew in Finland rescued a struggling deer trapped in ice during a journey between the mainland and the Ã…land Islands.

Mar 5 • 14:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Down Jacket from the Son Who Will Not Return: Questioning of the Defendant in the Shiretoko Trial

During the final day of questioning in the Shiretoko trial, the father of a missing passenger wore his son's down jacket while confronting the defendant, highlighting the tragedy of the ferry disaster.

Mar 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Toulon: passenger on a ferry arrested with 30 kg of cannabis in her suitcases

A 35-year-old single mother from Bouches-du-Rhône has been sentenced to two years in prison for attempting to smuggle 30 kg of cannabis in her luggage aboard a ferry to Corsica.

Mar 4 • 17:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fresh mozzarella is born on board Moby ships, the 'subway' of the sea between Tuscany and Sardinia

Moby ferry ships have transformed maritime connections in the Mediterranean, offering a unique culinary experience alongside extensive travel services.

Mar 4 • 16:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Swedish Ferry Collides in Harbor

A Swedish ferry, M/S Eckerö, collided with another vessel and a dock in Grisslehamn, Sweden, resulting in significant damage but no injuries.

Mar 4 • 10:33 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Coast Guard Collided with a Ferry in Grisslehamn

A collision involving a Swedish Coast Guard vessel and a ferry in Grisslehamn has resulted in the cancellation of ferry departures today due to the accident.

Mar 4 • 09:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Coast Guard vessel collides with ferry

A vessel from the Coast Guard has collided with the ferry M/S Eckerö at the Grisslehamn harbor, causing two ferry departures to be canceled but no injuries reported.

Mar 4 • 09:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Coast Guard Collides with Eckerö Line Ferry

The Swedish Coast Guard collided with an Eckerö Line ferry in Grisslehamn, causing damage but no reported injuries.

Mar 4 • 09:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ferry-boat fares will increase by 3.61% starting Friday; here are the details

Ferry-boat fares in Bahia, Brazil, will rise by 3.61% effective Friday, affecting both passengers and drivers.

Mar 3 • 22:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Survivors in court: 'The last thing I see of Christine is her walking out the door'

Survivors from the 'Scandinavian Star' sharply criticized the poor safety conditions of the ferry during a legal case against the Maritime Authority.

Mar 3 • 16:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The last thing he sees of his pregnant wife is her walking out of the cabin, he tells the court

Survivors of the 'Scandinavian Star' criticized the poor safety conditions of the ferry during a compensation trial against the Maritime Authority.

Mar 3 • 16:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Ferry scandal fall-out sees harbour buy-up and new contracts for beleaguered shipyard

Scotland's government is purchasing Ardrossan harbour, which is too small for recently constructed ferries, and awarding contracts to the shipyard responsible for their construction, amid a significant political scandal.

Mar 3 • 13:55 UTC

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