We once again highlight the global passenger vessel industry by reviewing an assortment of newbuild vessels entering service in the Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, and North America. The lineup includes ferries, cruise ships, and tour boats.
Interestingly, one of this week's featured vessels is a compact inter-island workboat that can transport people in addition to supporting nature preservation efforts in New Zealand's Bay of Islands region.
Not surprisingly, the propulsion methods fitted on these vessels also vary, from large conventionally-fuelled engines to hybrid setups to small yet durable outboards.
Baird Maritime assures readers that the latest key developments concerning the passenger vessel sector will regularly be posted on these pages.
– "This whole sorry tale is a case study in Sunk Cost Fallacy and in the perils of awarding public contracts to local champions."
– by Hieronymus Bosch, Baird Maritime's anonymous insider in the world of offshore oil and gas operations
– "As the numbers of electric vehicles increase, there is a pressing need for specific training of crews on Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferries who may be confronted with car deck fires involving these difficult customers."
– by Michael Grey, maritime industry legend and former long-term editor of Lloyd's List
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