In recognition of the International Day for Women in Maritime on May 18th, 2025, Interferry is proud to spotlight Mrs. Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, board member of Interferry and Chairperson of Chao Phraya Express Boat Co., Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand as a shining example of female leadership in the maritime industry. As a third-generation female leader in maritime [...]
Member registration is open for Interferry2025, the 49th annual Interferry Conference in Sorrento, Italy. Make sure to register soon to take advantage of our Early Bird rates for members which are available through August 15th. General registration opens on August 1st. Hosted by the Grimaldi Group, Interferry2025 will be held at the The Congress Center [...]
The Interferry2025 Call for Speakers Deadline is April 30th. The deadline for Call for Speakers submissions for Interferry2025, our 49th Annual Conference, is April 30th. Taking place in Sorrento from October 4th to 8th at the Hilton Sorrento Palace Congress Center, the conference program will explore the vital role of connectivity in all aspects of [...]
Interferry has launched a vital new resource for its members. The brochure, "E-cars on Board – A Safe Passage," addresses common concerns regarding battery electric vehicle (BEV) safety on ro-pax ferries. It provides clear, concise information based on recent research, including findings from projects such as Lash Fire, in which Interferry actively participated. The core [...]
Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, today announced its Call for Speakers for the highly anticipated Interferry2025 Annual Conference, set to take place in Sorrento, Italy, from October 4th to 8th at the Hilton Sorrento Palace Congress Center. Under the compelling theme of “Connections”, the conference will explore the vital role of connectivity [...]
Access to onshore power supply for ferries and ships is crucial for the further development and implementation of sustainable battery-based propulsion, and ultimately the decarbonization of the maritime sector. Therefore, shipping executives at the European Shipping Summit's side seminar, "Shore Power offers promising carbon cuts – are we on track?", called for a significant expansion [...]
The call for a greener future echoes across the maritime industry, and ferries are at the forefront of this crucial transformation. Here at Interferry, we're proud to launch the Ferry Sustainable Showcase – a platform to celebrate your innovative projects driving sustainable ferry operations. "The ferry industry has a unique position to champion [...]
As the world marks World Maritime Day under the theme "Navigating the future: safety first!", Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry world-wide, emphasizes its work for safety in global ferry traffic and highlights the vital role ferries play in driving economic prosperity and social connection. "World Maritime Day serves as a powerful reminder of [...]
Building on the success of the April 2024 Africa Ferry Safety Seminar in Dar es Salaam, Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry world-wide, will on October 30th host a half-day follow-up workshop in conjunction with Interferry2024, the association’s 48th annual conference to be held in Marrakech from October 26th to the 30th. Promoting the [...]
Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry world-wide, is thrilled to announce a roster of esteemed ferry leaders confirmed for its upcoming annual conference, Interferry2024, taking place from October 26 to 30 in Marrakech, Morocco. This year's conference theme, Safety, Security and Sustainability, promises to be a landmark event, bringing together leading figures from across [...]