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ABB has received notice to proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to supply and integrate the power and propulsion system for a third hybrid-electric newbuild vessel, expanding its involvement in the operator's fleet modernisation programme. The system will be based on ABB's Onboard DC Grid and PEMS Power and Energy Management System, which manages power distribution and...

The 2027 issue of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning is out now.  The cover is dedicated to Northern Europe, one of the cruise industry’s most diverse regions. In our regional spotlight , executives from Explora Journeys, HX Expeditions, MSC Cruises, Viking and Windstar Cruises explain how guest expectations, destination management and emerging ports are reshaping Northern...

Global Ports Holding (GPH) has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to develop and operate St. Vincent Cruise Port in Kingstown, the country's capital. The agreement follows a memorandum of understanding signed in June 2026. Subject to the fulfilment of conditions under the concession agreement, GPH expects to begin opera...

Ambassador Cruise Line has signed an agreement with EnerMoves SRL to install a shore power connection system onboard Renaissance, with work scheduled for completion during the ship’s dry dock in October and November 2027. The installation will allow Renaissance to connect to onshore electricity supplies while in port. Ambassador plans to install similar systems aboard Ambienc...

Since becoming chief executive of Wightlink in 2024, Katy Taylor has made transforming the company’s culture one of her defining priorities. Over the past two years, she has focused on creating a more open organisation by strengthening relationships with employees, customers and the communities the ferry operator serves between the Isle of Wight and the English mainland. “We ...