Regulatory Archives - Interferry

“Use Funds Where They Are Collected” – Interferry Welcomes EU Industrial Maritime Strategy

John Nedwidek2026-03-05T17:36:45+00:00March 5th, 2026|Categories: Interferry, Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory, Uncategorized|

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 demands pause on EU ETS implementation at 70% coverage

John Nedwidek2026-03-05T17:36:14+00:00January 21st, 2026|Categories: Interferry News, News Release, Regulatory, Uncategorized|

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 [...]

EU Entry-Exit System will come into force on October 12, 2025

John Nedwidek2025-08-19T22:19:21+00:00August 19th, 2025|Categories: Interferry News, Regulatory|

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]