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 [...]
Interferry, the global voice of the ferry industry, today strongly endorsed the European Commission’s launch of the Industrial Maritime Strategy and the inherent critical recognition of the ferry sector’s strategic importance. Notably, the push for Member States to reinvest EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) revenues into maritime decarbonization aligns directly with Interferry’s long-standing recommendations. The [...]
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 [...]
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 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, 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 [...]
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 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 [...]