Focus on Passenger Vessels

Focus on Passenger Vessels

PASSENGER VESSEL WEEK

We again feature the exciting world that is the global passenger vessel industry, with reviews of newly delivered vessels ranging from tour boats to large inter-island ferries.

The geographical scope is vast, as we see new vessels entering service in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and the Far East. This is one indication that the demand for these capable vessels continues to grow.

Ferries • Ro-Pax • Marine Tourism • Cruise • River/Lake Operations

Lower-emission propulsion systems are also being increasingly implemented on these vessels, as evidenced in three newbuilds being reviewed this week. We are also seeing variety in designs, from conventional monohulls to catamarans promising greater stability.

Passenger vessels serving various markets continue to evolve and adapt to the times, and we at Baird Maritime are delighted to regularly feature these ubiquitous workboats.


Vessel Reviews:


News and Gear:


Recent Important Features:

COLUMN | Neverending troubles in the box [Grey Power]

– “Common sense suggests that despite a number of catastrophic fires that have destroyed car carriers and their cargoes in recent months, it is safer to carry vehicles in a ship designed specifically for that purpose.”

– by Michael Grey, maritime industry legend and former long-term editor of Lloyd’s List


Remember to come back every day to see the latest news, opinion and vessel reviews!

Call for content!

Any news or views about the global maritime tourism, ferry and cruise industries? Send it through to [email protected] ASAP (between now and November 3), so we can add it to this current edition of Passenger Vessel Week!

We are after:

  • Vessels – Orders, new deliveries, under construction
  • Gear – Latest innovations and technology in the passenger vessel sector
  • Interviews – Owners, operators, terminal authorities, passenger vessel associations, etc.
  • Reminiscences – Do you have any exciting, amusing or downright dangerous anecdotes from your time in the passenger vessel world? (example here)
  • Other – Any other relevant news

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