Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach, Calif., has secured funding to electrify its fleet, preserving the future of a ferry service that faced potential closure under California's zero-emissions mandate ...

Tourism businesses were red-hot in 2025, sparking blockbuster deals such as Blackstone’s $1.2 billion bid for Hamilton Island and US giant Journey Beyond’s purchase of Uluru’s only hotel, Ayers Rock ...

Two new fast ferries, which will have improved disabled access, wi-fi and accept digital payments, were delivered to the island by container ship. Water cannon signalled the arrivals of MV Cecil Smith ...

A new-generation ferry is gearing up to transport passengers and cars on a route between Europe and Africa using only electricity. It's a significant milestone for maritime transport and a big step ...

Man shot in chest in Columbia City; Seattle police detain man for questioning Seattle police are investigating a shooting that left a 33-year-old man seriously injured in Columbia City on Thursday ...

Editor's note: A date in the first paragraph has been changed. The winter schedule begins Sept. 29, 2025. Kitsap Transit's fast ferries will end Saturday service between Kitsap County ports and ...

The introductory slide from Tuesday’s presentation to the Tacoma Port Commission seeking sponsorship support for a proposed fast ferry pilot project tied to the World Cup in 2026. Dreams of bringing ...

Electric fast ferry pilot for Pierce County proposed for 2026 World Cup transit. Plan seeks $2M in partner funding to match county’s tourism tax investment. Ferry design, access, cost and ...

Both Arnold Transit Co. and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry, owned by Hoffmann Family of Companies, offer service from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Arnold Transit Co. offers "traditional" and ...

Fast ferry riders traversing Puget Sound between Bremerton and Seattle will not have to say goodbye to Kitsap Transit’s extra weekday sailings for at least the next year. However, Saturday sailings ...

Extra weekday fast ferry trips between Bremerton and Seattle will continue to run at least through the end of August 2026, Kitsap Transit announced on July 24. Backed by $2.9 million from the state, ...

New technology can help vessels glide quickly over water in less time and with fewer emissions than their diesel counterparts. By Christina Anderson Reporting from Stockholm During the golden age for ...