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Interferry Strengthens Global Representation with Six New Board Directors, new President, and Welcomes New Chairman – Götz Becker of FRS.

John Nedwidek2025-10-28T04:09:28+00:00October 27th, 2025|Categories: Interferry, Interferry Board, Interferry Conference, Interferry News, News Release|

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 [...]

Interferry Demands EU Harmonization with IMO Global GHG Regulations

John Nedwidek2025-07-30T22:07:51+00:00July 28th, 2025|Categories: Interferry, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory|

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 [...]

Interferry and MOWCA Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Ferry Safety in West and Central Africa

John Nedwidek2025-06-30T23:23:54+00:00June 30th, 2025|Categories: FerrySafe, Interferry, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory, Safety, Uncategorized|

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) [...]

Interferry2025: “Connections” – Global Ferry Leaders Converge in Sorrento

John Nedwidek2025-06-04T21:18:30+00:00June 4th, 2025|Categories: FerrySafe, Interferry, Interferry Board, Interferry Conference, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory, Safety, Sustainability|

Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, is delighted to announce a stellar lineup of keynote speakers and confirmed ferry leaders for its annual conference, Interferry2025, taking place in Sorrento from October 4-8, 2025. The conference theme, "Connections", will be brought to life through insightful discussions and unparalleled networking opportunities. "The unprecedented participation of [...]

Celebrating Women in Maritime: Interferry Spotlights Thai Maritime Leader ahead of May 18th, 2025

John Nedwidek2025-05-14T22:40:27+00:00May 14th, 2025|Categories: Interferry, Interferry News, News Release|

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 [...]

Interferry Releases New Brochure: “E-cars on Board – A Safe Passage”

John Nedwidek2025-04-07T21:26:16+00:00April 7th, 2025|Categories: Interferry, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory, Safety, Sustainability|

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 Call for Speakers: “Connections” to Take Center Stage at Interferry2025 in Sorrento

John Nedwidek2025-03-31T21:26:56+00:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: Interferry, Interferry Conference, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory, Safety, Sustainability|

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 [...]

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 [...]