Vanuatu’s MV Matui ferry has sunk, leaving at least 30 passengers unaccounted for.
A significant search is currently taking place in the South Pacific after a passenger ferry, the MV Matui, sank between two islands in Vanuatu, which is located east of Australia. Reports indicate that at least one person has lost their life, with more than 30 individuals still unaccounted for as rescue efforts progress, as noted […]
Ferry accident in Indonesia results in six fatalities and 129 missing, as survivors describe the capsizing incident.
Indonesian officials ramped up their search efforts on Monday for 129 individuals missing after a ferry capsized amid rough weather in the Java Sea on Sunday, resulting in at least six confirmed deaths. The ferry, Virgo Transport 8, had over 240 people on board when its captain issued a distress signal, reporting that the vessel […]
Ferry overturns near Kyrenia, resulting in 8 fatalities and 20 individuals unaccounted for
A ferry with 267 passengers and crew overturned off the northern coast of Cyprus, resulting in at least eight fatalities and around 20 individuals still unaccounted for as search operations continued into Monday. The ship was en route from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to the Turkish port of Tasucu when it started to take on […]
Greek ferry making tourists feel seasick due to fast speeds
Travelers using high-speed ferries to navigate between the Greek islands have reported significant seasickness. This summer, many have taken to social media to share their experiences of rough waters and crews distributing sick bags to affected passengers. These ferries have been affectionately—or perhaps not so affectionately—nicknamed the “Vomit Comet.” As noted by a travel expert, […]
Indonesian rescuers save many people from a ferry fire that resulted in at least 1 death
Ferry Fire Near Bali: 172 Rescued, Bodies Recovered JAKARTA, Indonesia – A ferry caught fire in turbulent waters near Bali on Wednesday, prompting a rescue operation that saved 172 people and recovered some bodies, officials reported. The fire started around 4:15 a.m. while the Putri Yasmin ferry was traveling from Padangbai port in Bali to […]
Pete Davidson’s ferry won’t stop at the Manhattan pier for July 4.
Pete Davidson’s ambitious renovation plan for the Staten Island ferry, known as Boondoggle, has run into some problems. The initiative to anchor a party boat from a retired ship at a Manhattan pier for the upcoming movie “US 250 Bash” has officially fallen through. This happened because Davidson didn’t manage to secure the required permits, […]
Stabbing near ferry docks in Nantucket shakes bustling tourist area
Stabbing Incident in Downtown Nantucket A stabbing took place on Tuesday morning in downtown Nantucket, very close to the ferry terminal that caters to many summer tourists visiting the upscale Massachusetts island, according to local authorities. Nantucket Police reported that officers were called to South Beach Street, situated between Broad and Oak Streets, at around […]
Terrifying moment crowded Alcatraz ferry crashes into San Francisco dock
A ferry ride from San Francisco to Alcatraz took a frightening turn this past weekend as it crashed into Pier 31 while attempting to dock. Passengers captured the moment on their phones as the boat collided with the pier, causing some to lose their balance and others to panic. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported, […]
East River ferry to be submerged in the ocean to create an artificial reef
The Prudence Ferry is getting a new lease on life. A passionate group of marine enthusiasts is revitalizing the long-neglected ferry that has sat in Long Island City for over ten years. Their goal? To transform it into an artificial reef to support ocean life. This past Saturday, a good number of volunteers rolled up […]
Staten Island Ferry will offer beer and liquor again, ending a seven-year period without alcohol.
The Booze Cruise is Making a Comeback Alcoholic beverages will return to the Staten Island Ferry this week after a seven-year hiatus, as announced by city officials on Monday. The ferry fleet’s MV SSG Michael H. Ollis kiosk will start selling beer, hard seltzers, and canned cocktails beginning Friday. In the following weeks, this service […]