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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
🇪🇪 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
🇸🇪 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
🇧🇷 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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rescue teams ferry healthcare workers to and from work

Rescue teams in East Iceland are transporting healthcare workers due to an orange weather warning affecting transport in the region.

Mar 2 • 20:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two Norwegian Owners Take Over Fjord Line

Two Norwegian family-owned companies have taken full ownership of the ferry operator Fjord Line, which operates routes between Norway and Denmark.

Mar 2 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ferry Tõll breaks the unofficial ice road between the mainland and Hiiumaa

The ferry Tõll, returning to service, will disrupt the unofficial ice road connecting the mainland to Hiiumaa during its route.

Feb 26 • 09:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The ferry Tõll returns to the line via the unofficial mainland-Hiiu ice road

The ferry Tõll is resuming service on the Virtsu-Kuivastu line using an unofficial ice road due to difficult ice conditions in the Irbe Strait.

Feb 26 • 09:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Vormsi and Ruhnu are waiting for faster action from state institutions in restoring connections

The islands of Vormsi and Ruhnu are urging state institutions for prompt action to restore transportation links, currently hindered by the closure of the ice road and a malfunctioning ferry.

Feb 25 • 16:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Gulf of Finland is almost completely frozen – A hovercraft was put into operation in the Kotka archipelago

Due to challenging conditions in the Gulf of Finland, a hovercraft has been deployed in the Kotka archipelago to maintain transportation services, as the ice has hindered ferry operations.

Feb 23 • 15:38 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Many cancellations on the Moss-Horten ferry connection

Multiple ferry departures between Moss and Horten have been canceled due to challenging ice conditions.

Feb 20 • 18:14 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Unstable ferry traffic Moss-Horten

Ferry services between Moss and Horten have been disrupted due to challenging ice conditions, causing several cancellations on Friday evening.

Feb 20 • 18:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

KUKU ⟩ Trapped in Ice Prangli Resident: I also freeze milk, but the child misses the fresh produce

A resident of Prangli Island describes the challenges faced due to the island's ferry being under repair, affecting access to fresh food and medical care.

Feb 19 • 13:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Maintenance on the ferry Sæfari proves time-consuming

The maintenance of the ferry Sæfari is taking longer than expected.

Feb 18 • 15:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Problems in ferry itineraries due to strong winds – Where sailing prohibitions apply

Strong winds are causing minor disruptions in ferry itineraries across several areas in Greece, leading to temporary sailing prohibitions.

Feb 18 • 08:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Severe Weather: No Ferry Services to Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Ithaca

Severe weather conditions in the Ionian Islands have led to the cancellation of multiple ferry services, affecting transportation to Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Ithaca.

Feb 17 • 09:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Difficult weather conditions disrupt traffic on the Virtsu-Kuivastu line

Despite challenging weather conditions, the ferry service on the Virtsu-Kuivastu line remains operational, with some schedule changes for the Regula ferry due to longer crossing times.

Feb 17 • 06:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Water Trolley: how to take the free ferry in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale offers a free ferry service, the Water Trolley, allowing residents and visitors to navigate along the New River without any fare.

Feb 13 • 20:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Regula returns to the Kuivastu-Virtsu line after a long detour

The ferry Regula will return to service on the Kuivastu-Virtsu line after making a detour around Hiiumaa and Saaremaa to avoid damaging self-formed ice roads.

Feb 12 • 13:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TS Shipping: The ferry connection between the mainland and the major islands is secured

TS Laevad confirmed that despite severe ice conditions and persistently low water levels, the ferry connection between the mainland and the major islands is maintained.

Feb 10 • 11:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ferry-boat system offers 850 extra scheduled spots for crossings during Carnival

The ferry-boat system in Salvador will provide 850 additional scheduled spots for crossings during the Carnival period, ensuring smooth travel for users.

Feb 9 • 13:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The secret tunnel in New York to escape the cold: connects the Oculus with the free ferry and has everything

A secret underground tunnel in Manhattan allows people to avoid the cold by connecting various key locations without exposure to the outdoors.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The ferry connection to Vormsi has been interrupted indefinitely

The ferry service between the island of Vormsi and the mainland has been suspended due to a technical failure, with services expected to resume next week.

Feb 7 • 12:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ferry connection to Vormsi interrupted

The ferry service between Vormsi and the mainland was interrupted due to a technical malfunction of the ferry Ormsö, with no services expected to resume until Monday afternoon.

Feb 7 • 11:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Erlić: Islands are an important link for Zadar, we are introducing additional ferry lines for Rava, Iž, Ist, Zapuntel, and Molat

The city of Zadar is introducing additional ferry lines for islands at the request of local residents and community boards to enhance connectivity.

Feb 6 • 11:33 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

In the middle of snow chaos, ferry to Kattegat is cancelled again

The ferry service to Tunø has been cancelled since Monday evening due to heavy snow, but it successfully managed to sail on Friday, bringing essential goods to the island despite transportation issues elsewhere.

Feb 6 • 10:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Ships docked in Piraeus due to strike, regular schedules from Rafina

All ships at the port of Piraeus have been docked since Friday morning due to a nationwide strike, while ferry schedules from Rafina are operating normally.

Feb 6 • 08:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Misunderstanding about bridge over the Oslofjord

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration clarified a misunderstanding regarding a potential ferry-free connection over the Oslofjord, stating that neither a bridge nor a tunnel is currently being planned.

Feb 5 • 09:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Normal ferry schedules from Zakynthos and Kefalonia

Ferry services between Zakynthos-Kyllini and Kefalonia-Kyllini have resumed normally today following yesterday's severe weather disruptions, thanks to improved weather conditions.

Feb 5 • 08:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Storm surge hits Dalmatia: See the scenes

A severe storm surge struck Dalmatia, causing flooding and disruption to ferry services, with reports of high sea levels and widespread wet roads due to heavy rains.

Feb 5 • 07:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Ban on sailing and delays in ferry schedules due to stormy winds

Severe delays are reported at the Port of Piraeus due to a sailing ban caused by stormy winds.

Feb 5 • 06:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to the people of Hiiumaa, a new ferry urgently needs to be acquired

Residents of Hiiumaa emphasize the urgent need for the government to acquire a new ferry due to disrupted service caused by low water levels and difficult ice conditions.

Feb 4 • 19:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Strong winds prevent ferries from crossing Danish waters

Strong winds in Denmark are causing disruptions in ferry services, with several crossings canceled on the west coast and near Funen.

Feb 4 • 08:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Crisis Commission's Decision May Allow a Winter Road Between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa

Due to worsening ice and water conditions on the ferry route between Hiiumaa and the mainland, the transport authority has reversed its previous decision against establishing winter roads and is now preparing to open a winter road between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Feb 3 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The crisis committee decided that a ferry crossing may be established between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa

Due to worsening ice and water conditions, the transport agency has decided to prepare for the opening of a ferry crossing between Saaremaa and Hiiumaa after initially planning not to build ice roads.

Feb 3 • 14:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ice and water conditions have disrupted ferry traffic between the mainland and Hiiumaa

Severe ice and water conditions have made ferry traffic between the mainland and Hiiumaa difficult, leading to the cancellation of several trips by the ferry Regula.

Feb 3 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Regula morning departures from Heltermaa are canceled

The Regula ferry departures from Heltermaa today, tomorrow, and on February 5 at 6:30 AM are canceled due to low water levels and ice conditions.

Feb 3 • 09:10 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Ferry Departures to and from Ærø Canceled

Ferry services between Faaborg-Søby and Fynshav-Søby have been canceled for the day due to strong winds, although services between Svendborg and Ærøskøbing and the ÆrøXpressen still operate.

Feb 3 • 06:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Storm Depression 'Elli': New Chaos Threatens After a Breather

Following a short respite, Germany faces new disruptions as meteorologists warn of freezing rain and impacts to northern rail traffic and ferry services.

Jan 11 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Ban at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio due to strong winds

Strong winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort have caused a ban at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio, disrupting ferry services and causing transportation issues.

Jan 10 • 17:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Ban on departures and extensive cancellations in ferry services

Severe weather with winds reaching up to 9 Beaufort is causing major disruptions in maritime transport, leading to a ban on departures from several ports in Greece.

Jan 10 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Ships Docked Without Departure Ban: Canceled Routes, What Passengers Should Do

Several ships remain docked in the Port of Piraeus as ferry companies have unilaterally canceled scheduled routes despite no official departure ban from port authorities, causing inconvenience to hundreds of passengers seeking alternative transportation.

Jan 10 • 06:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Tomorrow's trips to Tinos from Piraeus and Rafina are canceled due to bad weather

Due to severe weather conditions, ferry trips to Tinos from Piraeus and Rafina have been canceled for tomorrow.

Jan 2 • 18:22 UTC

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