Interferry, the global voice of the ferry industry, and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) today officially inaugurated Africa’s first Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Program. The 18-month initiative aims to deliver a structured framework to enhance operational safety, technical competence, and regulatory compliance across the state’s growing ferry network. The program is a primary [...]
The deadline for Interferry2026 Call for Speakers submissions is May 1st. Interferry2026, our 50th Annual Conference, will be hosted by Chao Phraya Express Boat in Bangkok, October 31 - November 4, 2026. This golden jubilee gathering marks a half-century of industry collaboration and will take place in the heart of Thailand’s vibrant capital, directly on [...]
Interferry Celebrates 50th Anniversary Milestone at Interferry2026 in Bangkok; Call for Speakers Issued Under Theme “Stronger Than Ever… Together” Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, invites industry leaders and innovators to submit presentation proposals for Interferry2026, its 50th Annual Conference, which will be hosted by Chao Phraya Express Boat in Bangkok, October 31 [...]
Interferry, the global trade association for the ferry industry, calls for an immediate halt to the further phasing-in of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the maritime sector. The demand follows the recent decision to continue exempting road transport from a parallel ETS mechanism and the lack of clear regulations on the distribution of [...]
Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) is proud to announce that the city of Québec has been selected to host the 52nd Annual Interferry Conference, which will take place at the Québec City Convention Centre in October 2028. This prestigious event will bring together leading figures from the global ferry transport industry for strategic discussions, [...]
Interferry, the global association representing the ferry industry, announces the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors. Now more than ever, these new director appointments, approved at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sorrento on 6 October, reflect the diversity and global reach of the ferry industry. Furthermore, Götz Becker of FRS [...]
EU Entry-Exit System will come into force on October 12, 2025 We finally have a firm date. The EU Entry-Exit System (EES) is set to go live on October 12, 2025. This critical development will significantly impact ferry operators connecting third countries to the Schengen Area. The EES is an automated IT system designed to [...]
Interferry Demands EU Harmonization with IMO Global GHG Regulations to Prevent Double Taxation and Protect Critical Ferry Services Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, calls on the European Commission to immediately harmonize its unilateral EU ETS / FuelEU Maritime regulations with the recently agreed IMO Net-Zero Framework. Interferry warns that failure to align [...]
The Lagos Ferry Safety Conference, co-hosted by Interferry, the Maritime Organisation for West and Central Africa (MOWCA), and the Lagos Waterways Authority (LASWA), successfully concluded last week in Lagos, Nigeria. The two-day event marked a significant step forward for regional maritime safety. A major highlight was the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) [...]
Interferry Co-Hosts Lagos Ferry Safety Conference to Promote Maritime Safety in West and Central Africa In the next chapter of its FERRYSAFE project, Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, is taking a leading role in addressing ferry safety in Africa with the upcoming Lagos Ferry Safety Conference on June 25-26, 2025, in Lagos, [...]