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San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
21 hours ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England's east coast

Jake Snell represents the potential of youth in the green energy sector amidst challenges faced by coastal communities in England.
Europe news
fromIndependent
14 hours ago

'He ate him without salt': Blockaded port boss berated by minister over his family firm's support for fuel protesters

Oil depot chief contacted by Culture Minister amid fuel protests blocking access to critical infrastructure.
#treasure-island
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
SF food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

"Off the Grid" Waterfront Fest + Free Ferry Rides (Treasure Island)

Treasure Island is hosting a weekly Saturday market with food vendors, music, and activities from April 11 to May 16, 2026.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Mumbai's historic dock quietens as fuel crisis chokes fishing trade

Rising diesel costs have crippled Mumbai's fishing industry, leaving boats idle and threatening livelihoods in coastal communities.
#ferry-systems
Travel
fromIslands
1 week ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea - Islands

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities.
Travel
fromAol
1 week ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities worldwide.
Travel
fromIslands
1 week ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea - Islands

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities.
Travel
fromAol
1 week ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities worldwide.
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

AIDA Cruises deploys enterprise IT across floating cities

AIDA's approach to IT infrastructure prioritizes availability through redundancy, with each vessel operating two physically separated data centers in different fire zones to ensure critical services remain operational.
Digital life
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Walk from Lake Merritt to the Ferry Building? Bay Skyway path could connect Oakland and SF

John Goodwin, the communications director for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, stated that the West span path part of the project is 'effectively paused' in the early planning stage, with the soonest work advancing in 2027.
East Bay (California)
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

You'll be able to drink booze on the Staten Island Ferry starting this Friday

Beer, hard seltzers, and canned cocktails return to Staten Island Ferry, enhancing the passenger experience with expanded snack options.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

New York City's next transportation revolution might be on the water

New York City's Blue Highways program uses ferries and cargo bikes to reduce delivery times and emissions by redirecting freight from trucks to waterways.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

'Precarious' situation as damaged shipping containers arrive at Port of Long Beach

Aerial views showed multiple containers stacked and on the verge of dangerously teetering into the water, with many in uneven and awkward positions.
US news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Candela raises 30m as electric ferries gain momentum amid fuel price surge

The funding round, the company's largest to date, brings total capital raised to €129 million and cements Candela's position as the best-funded electric vessel manufacturer globally. The round was backed by existing investors including EQT Ventures, SEB Private Equity, KanDela AB and Ocean Zero LLC, alongside a new €8 million investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group.
European startups
Science
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Thousands of Chinese Ships Form Strange Shape in Ocean

Thousands of Chinese fishing vessels have formed unusually organized geometric formations in the East China Sea, raising concerns about potential military coordination and naval drills.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Let's Make Transit Work for Marin - Streetsblog San Francisco

Golden Gate Transit will cut service to Spencer Avenue bus pads, creating a transit desert in a previously transit-rich area.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The 'Oyster Capital Of The East Coast' Isn't The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

East Coast oysters are known and loved over the world for the clean minerality and distinctive salinity, which is reflective of the cold Atlantic waters where they come from. Although Maine and Maryland get a lot of credit, oysters are present along the continent's entire eastern coast, as far north as Canada's Prince Edward Island all the way down to South Florida.
Silicon Valley food
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When I leave, part of me stays': why Scarborough's youth won't turn their backs on the seaside town they love

Scarborough teenagers prioritize earning money immediately over waiting for inheritance, reflecting distinct cultural values shaped by their working-class coastal community compared to more affluent regions.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

The unseen strain on Bay Area's Vessel Traffic Service workers amid partial government shutdown

Vessel Traffic Service workers monitoring San Francisco Bay ships work without pay during the partial government shutdown, maintaining critical water safety operations invisibly to the public.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
Miami Marlins
History
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Oil and the sea built Wilmington's future

Wilmington evolved from a Civil War military hub into a major port city, then declined after losing official port status to San Pedro in 1897 before being annexed by Los Angeles in 1909.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Who needs data centers in space when they can float offshore? | TechCrunch

Aikido plans to deploy submerged data centers powered by offshore wind turbines to address AI infrastructure power demands and cooling challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Maritime and port workers: how is the Middle East conflict affecting you?

Maritime traffic through the strait, the narrow channel linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, has effectively been closed since strikes on Iran began. Some vessels have been diverted or delayed and ports and shipping companies are dealing with heightened security concerns and uncertainty.
World politics
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

Coasting through time in Long Beach

A 1919 Spanish-style home in Long Beach's historic Bluff Park area, owned by restaurant publicist Frank Groff, is listed for $2.5 million as he expands his business to San Diego.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Some 60 French-owned or -flagged commercial ships blocked in Gulf

Approximately 60 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf unable to transit the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, with crews sheltering in ports as Iranian forces close the strategic waterway.
#nyc-ferry
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

NYC Ferry system suspended again on Wednesday due to icy conditions; Staten Island Ferry up and running

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

NYC Ferry system suspended again on Wednesday due to icy conditions; Staten Island Ferry up and running

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Pilot Extended - Streetsblog San Francisco

Alameda secured 19 months of additional funding for the Woodstock water shuttle, increasing weekly departures 84% since launch and supporting non-car transportation between Oakland and Alameda.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley-to-San Francisco ferry plan takes key step forward

Berkeley approved a zoning change enabling a new ferry terminal and rebuilt pier serving all-electric ferries to San Francisco, pending funding and multiple approvals.
#ss-red-oak-victory
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

It Will Likely Be a Year Before the Port of SF's Sinking Dry Dock #2 Can Be Demolished and Removed

The Port of San Francisco's Dry Dock #2 requires constant pumping to prevent sinking and won't be removed until 2027, risking catastrophic damage from winter storms.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'Weird and beautiful': Taking the commuter ferry from Hingham's ice-blanketed harbor

Hingham/Hull MBTA ferry canceled most trips this week because ice formed in Hingham Shipyard harbor, halting operations despite use of an ice-breaking tug.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

'Inevitably difficult'

On September 14, Alejandro Carranza, a 42-year-old fisherman, set out to sea from a remote town in La Guajira, Colombia's northernmost province, bordering Venezuela. It was an ordinary fishing trip, in search of tuna and marlin, said Leonardo Vega, a childhood friend and the president of the fishing association Carranza belonged to. But this time, Carranza never returned.
World news
Business
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How a Boat-Flipping Side Hustle Became a $68M Company

Off The Hook Yachts grew to a roughly $68 million public company by quickly using increased financing to acquire inventory and execute fast closings.
National Football League
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Ferry Building Projection Show (Feb. 5-7)

Free evening projection shows at the Ferry Building celebrate 60 years of the Super Bowl with interactive voting and a Vince Lombardi Trophy "takeover" experience.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Hong Kong-linked company decries search of Panama Canal port offices

Panama Ports Company (PPC), part of the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, said the Panamanian government acted in disregard for the rule of law. It decried what it called the latest steps to invade and take the property of PPC during a search on Thursday. It also accused authorities of entering a private storage site without notice and ignoring requests to safeguard sensitive corporate data.
World politics
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

photographer captures cargo ships passing by on his ferry ride home

Counting Ships is a photography series by Pierfrancesco Celada that examines proximity, movement, and scale within a maritime landscape. The project captures a busy ferry route connecting an island to one of the most densely populated regions nearby. The crossing takes approximately 25 minutes and passes through one of the world's most active maritime trade corridors, where more than two hundred cargo ships transit daily.
Photography
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The navy veteran guiding cruises away from storms

A former Royal Navy meteorologist remotely monitors global weather to guide cruise ships, advising captains to avoid storms and ensure passenger safety and comfort.
US news
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

New water taxi service launches between Miami and Miami Beach

Free water taxi links Miami and Miami Beach to reduce commuter traffic, runs scheduled crossings, connects to the free trolley, costs about $1.2 million annually.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

MP calls for help-to-buy scheme for boats

A help-to-buy scheme plus funded mentoring and training pathways are proposed to revive the fishing industry and make it a realistic career for young people.
#icebreaking
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

A Scotland to France ferry could relaunch under 35bn regeneration plan

A Rosyth–Dunkirk ferry could relaunch this year as part of a €40bn (£35bn) Dunkirk port regeneration, restoring passenger and freight links to mainland Europe.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak

Jeff Bezos's Koru uses teak; Myanmar old-growth teak is illegal due to military-linked trade and sanctions, driving yacht-makers toward plantation and synthetic alternatives.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

MBTA Hingham ferry service canceled for Feb. 13 due to ice in the harbor

MBTA Hingham/Hull ferry service was canceled Friday due to thick ice in Boston Harbor after a heavy snowstorm, with shuttle buses and parking provided.
London politics
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

A Large Floating Park Could Be Coming to London

Royal Victoria Dock West will become London's largest floating destination with a large floating park, year‑round wellness facilities, floating homes, and increased public open space.
Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

I canceled my flexi' ferry tickets. Did I lose all my money?

Flexible ferry tickets should allow changes or refunds; unclear website warnings and inflexible customer service led to unjust forfeiture of a deposit for medical reasons.
US news
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

HRT expands on-demand transit services with Via in Hampton Roads, Virginia (USA) - Sustainable Bus

HRT expanded its app-based OnDemand microtransit to Chesapeake and Hampton, extended Newport News service, operating through October 2026 with $2 fares and free launch rides.
New York City
fromCaribbean Life
2 months ago

Major Brooklyn shipping company closes doors after 45 years of service - Caribbean Life

Square Deal Shippers, a Brooklyn institution connecting the Caribbean to New York, permanently closed on Dec. 23, 2025 after 45 years.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Bay Area ferry services thriving with big plans for future as other transit agencies face challenges

Ferry ridership is rising; agencies plan fleet replacements and service expansions, with new vessels arriving from 2027 through 2033.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

Modular containers by Seabound capture up to 95% of ship exhaust CO2 using lime pellets that convert emissions into limestone.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Ferry service could relaunch after more than 15 years

A Rosyth–Dunkirk ferry could resume later this year, with DFDS running a 20‑hour cargo and passenger crossing three times weekly before early 2027.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Time running out for S.S. United States as group pushes for preservation

ALABAMA - THE HISTORIC S.S. UNITED States ocean liner, currently undergoing environmental remediation work in Mobile, Alabama ahead of its planned sinking and conversion to an artificial reef off of Florida's coast, was this week given a tentative April departure date from that port for its final destination, Fox 10 WALA reports . The new timeline has lit a fire under the New York Coalition to Save the S.S. United States, the preservation group battling to save the ship .
US news
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Scotland-France ferry could relaunch amid 35bn Dunkirk regeneration plan

A Rosyth–Dunkirk ferry may launch later this year amid a 40bn (35bn) Dunkirk regeneration focused on low‑carbon energy, batteries and maritime logistics.
#cruise-industry
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Travel

Obsession with private islands is driving unprecedented cruise industry growth

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Travel

Obsession with private islands is driving unprecedented cruise industry growth

Environment
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Neighbors of spectacular new Bodega Bay preserve overwhelmed by visitor traffic

A newly opened 547-acre coastal preserve attracts many visitors but lacks a dedicated parking lot, causing significant neighborhood congestion.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Exhibition opens Friday on alternative visions for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal

RED HOOK - A SPECIAL EXHIBITION - "Brooklyn Marine Terminal: Past, Present, & What's Next for Red Hook?" - will hold its opening Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Compere Collective, 351 Van Brunt St. in Red Hook. The display, hosted by Resilient Red Hook in collaboration with Pratt Institute's School of Architecture, features student work that explores alternative visions for the BMT, bringing academic insight, community priorities and design innovation together.
New York City
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Ocean damage nearly doubles the cost of climate change

Annual damages to traditional marine markets will reach $1.66 trillion by 2100 from greenhouse gas-driven ocean changes.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was...fine?

A supposedly free cruise won via a Tetris-linked app exposed unexpected fees, disgusting onboard realities, and indulgent drinking despite initial cruise skepticism.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Bold new proposal would restore Brooklyn Marine Terminal to fully functional maritime hub

COLUMBIA STREET WATERFRONT DISTRICT - The City Club of New York trustee Tom Fox introduced on Tuesday a new to redevelop the 122-acre "all-maritime" proposal Brooklyn Marine Terminal situated on an industrial waterfront site stretching from Atlantic Avenue to Red Hook on the East River. Fox, co-founder of New York Water Taxi, the precursor to NYC Ferry Service, has numerous civic credits to his name, including spearheading the creation of the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway and co-founding the original Brooklyn Bridge Park Coalition.
New York City
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

How several nonprofits are working to clean up wrecked, sunken boats in Oakland Estuary

Within a few minutes of moving down the estuary from Jack London Square, it started looking like something out of Pirates of the Caribbean. Boats, big and small, sank or half-sunk along the length of the estuary. Spicer pointed out a large sailboat listing on its side, which neighbors say has been disabled for months. "It was actually anchored in the center of the channel for quite some time. A lot of our community members reported it," she said.
Environment
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 months ago

Neighbors of spectacular new Bodega Bay preserve overwhelmed by visitor traffic

Everyone is not happy. Where to park? For all the flora it offers and 360-degree views it commands of the Pacific Ocean and Farallon Islands and the fjord-like valley carved by the estero, or tidal estuary, which serves as the border dividing Marin and Sonoma counties the preserve does have a few flaws, the most glaring of which is this: No dedicated parking lot.
Environment
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