Interferry News Archives

Ferry shipping executives call for broader shore power funding at Interferry´s European Shipping Summit Seminar

John Nedwidek2025-03-19T21:37:19+00:00March 19th, 2025|Categories: Interferry, Interferry News, Regulatory, Sustainability|

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 Ferry Industry Leads the Charge on Sustainability: Showcase Your Best Efforts!

John Nedwidek2025-02-07T22:14:24+00:00February 6th, 2025|Categories: Interferry, Interferry News, Regulatory, Sustainability|

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 [...]

Ferries Power Global Trade and Communities: Interferry Celebrates World Maritime Day 2024

John Nedwidek2024-09-25T16:55:14+00:00September 25th, 2024|Categories: FerrySafe, Interferry, Interferry Conference, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory|

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 [...]

Interferry Announces Follow-Up African Ferry Safety Workshop at Interferry2024

John Nedwidek2024-09-25T17:00:03+00:00September 17th, 2024|Categories: FerrySafe, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory, Safety|

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 welcomes high-profile ferry leaders to the Interferry2024 annual conference in Marrakech

John Nedwidek2024-07-23T21:21:10+00:00June 26th, 2024|Categories: Interferry, Interferry Conference, Interferry News, News Release|

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 [...]

Interferry Sets Course to the Åland Islands for Interferry2027

John Nedwidek2024-06-07T16:53:51+00:00June 7th, 2024|Categories: Interferry, Interferry Conference, Interferry News, News Release|

Interferry, the association that represents the ferry industry worldwide, is thrilled to announce the historic selection of Mariehamn, Åland, as the host city for Interferry2027, their 51st annual conference. The prestigious event will bring together key decision-makers and industry leaders from the global ferry sector for three days of strategic discussions and networking in early [...]

Interferry and IMO conclude successful Africa Ferry Safety Seminar in Dar es Salaam

John Nedwidek2024-04-17T22:29:34+00:00April 17th, 2024|Categories: FerrySafe, Interferry, Interferry Conference, Interferry News, News Release, Safety|

In the mutual interest of improving safety, a stronger cooperation between the African ferry community and Interferry was established in this week's Africa Ferry Safety Seminar in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The seminar was leading up to Interferry2024, Interferry’s 48th annual conference taking place in Marrakech, October 26-30. A collaborative effort to elevate ferry safety [...]

Interferry2024 Call for Speakers on the theme of ‘Safety, Security and Sustainability’

John Nedwidek2024-04-17T08:38:18+00:00April 16th, 2024|Categories: Interferry, Interferry Conference, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory, Safety, Uncategorized|

Interferry, the association that represents the ferry industry worldwide, is calling for speakers for its 48th annual conference, which will be held in Marrakech, Morocco from October 26-30, 2024. Interferry is seeking presentations that showcase industry solutions and learnings on this year´s conference theme: Safety, Security and Sustainability. “We’re excited to be welcoming delegates to [...]

Interferry urges governments to use carbon tax revenues to invest in OPS

John Nedwidek2024-04-04T06:55:18+00:00April 4th, 2024|Categories: Interferry, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory|

Interferry, the shipping association representing the ferry industry worldwide, is calling on governments and electricity utilities to prioritise investment in Onshore Power Supply (OPS) development to help the ferry sector maintain its lead in maritime electrification and hybridisation. Ferries – big and small – provide lifeline and essential services to communities across the globe. A [...]

Interferry to host joint Africa Ferry Safety seminar with the IMO

John Nedwidek2024-02-13T02:35:06+00:00January 24th, 2024|Categories: FerrySafe, Interferry, Interferry News, Regulatory, Safety|

Global trade association Interferry has partnered with the IMO to organise and co-host a seminar on ferry safety in Africa. Taking place on 16-17 April 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the seminar furthers Interferry's commitment to reducing casualties in developing nations by promoting the highest maritime safety standards. Regulatory authority Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation [...]