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News log 2012 week 18
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 14:28Kalangala Ferry License Sparks Protests
AllAfrica.com
KISL was granted permission to exclusively provide maritime transportation services between Bugala Island in Kalangala district and Bukakata on the mainland in Masaka district using two new vessels. In an agreement dated December 18, 2009, KISL entered
AllAfrica.com
KISL was granted permission to exclusively provide maritime transportation services between Bugala Island in Kalangala district and Bukakata on the mainland in Masaka district using two new vessels. In an agreement dated December 18, 2009, KISL entered
Trevena wants ferry fares frozen
Canada.com
North Island MLA Claire Trevena hammered the Coastal Ferry Amendment Act introduced in the Legislature Wednesday. "They say they've found some money, but they haven't said that they're going to freeze fares," Trevena told the Courier-Islander shortly ...
Canada.com
North Island MLA Claire Trevena hammered the Coastal Ferry Amendment Act introduced in the Legislature Wednesday. "They say they've found some money, but they haven't said that they're going to freeze fares," Trevena told the Courier-Islander shortly ...
$16 Million New Ferry Stirs Controversy
News log 2012 week 17
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 14:31Loss of ferry service cripples Pelee Island tourism, farming
Chicago Tribune
The island's small airport cannot handle large cargo planes. Susan Schrempf, general manager of Owen Sound Transportation Co., which operates the two vessels under contract for the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario, said the Pelee Islander went out ...
Chicago Tribune
The island's small airport cannot handle large cargo planes. Susan Schrempf, general manager of Owen Sound Transportation Co., which operates the two vessels under contract for the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario, said the Pelee Islander went out ...
Fair-y Ferry! Not Just for Frieze, Randall's Island Ferry Here for the Summer
New York Observer
New York Observer
News log 2012 week 16
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 15:29Pelee Island ferry fix in store
CBC.ca
Crawford said the loss of ferry service is also hurting other businesses, such as bed and breakfasts. Meanwhile, Pelee Island Mayor Rick Masse said the Ministry of Transportation has given Owen Sound Transpiration permission to look for another vessel ...
CBC.ca
Crawford said the loss of ferry service is also hurting other businesses, such as bed and breakfasts. Meanwhile, Pelee Island Mayor Rick Masse said the Ministry of Transportation has given Owen Sound Transpiration permission to look for another vessel ...
NTSB: Ferry crash caused by malfunction
CNN International
Washington (CNN) -- A ferry accident two years ago in Staten Island, New York, was caused by a technical malfunction, according to a federal investigation. Fifty people were injured, three seriously. The NTSB found the crash was caused by a malfunction ...
CNN International
Washington (CNN) -- A ferry accident two years ago in Staten Island, New York, was caused by a technical malfunction, according to a federal investigation. Fifty people were injured, three seriously. The NTSB found the crash was caused by a malfunction ...
News log 2012 week 15
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 23:31Deer Island ferry privatization worries workers
CBC.ca
Deer Island residents are concerned about the Department of Transportation's decision to privatize their local ferry service. Coastal Transport Ltd, the operator of the Grand Manan and White Head ferries will take over the service at the end of May.
CBC.ca
Deer Island residents are concerned about the Department of Transportation's decision to privatize their local ferry service. Coastal Transport Ltd, the operator of the Grand Manan and White Head ferries will take over the service at the end of May.
Staten Island Week: Over Two Decades Ferry Sees Many Changes To Procedures ...
NY1
NY1
News log 2012 week 14
Submitted by pvannini on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:23Province adds crossing to address Fogo Island ferry delays
CBC.ca
The Beaumont Hamel is carrying passengers to Fogo Island while the island's regular vessel, the Captain Earl W. Winsor, is being repaired. (Beth Macdonell/ CBC) Fogo Island residents say it's taking too long for the ferry to get there — a problem they ...
CBC.ca
The Beaumont Hamel is carrying passengers to Fogo Island while the island's regular vessel, the Captain Earl W. Winsor, is being repaired. (Beth Macdonell/ CBC) Fogo Island residents say it's taking too long for the ferry to get there — a problem they ...
Pelee ferry breakdown strands islanders
Windsor Star
Windsor Star
News log 2012 week 13
Submitted by pvannini on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 00:48Kalangala Island Gets New Ferry
AllAfrica.com
By Patrick Jaramogi, 4 April 2012 Transportation of goods and cargo to and from Kalangala has been eased following the commissioning of a second ferry to the Islands. While passengers to and from Ssese Island will travel with ease this Easter season ...
AllAfrica.com
By Patrick Jaramogi, 4 April 2012 Transportation of goods and cargo to and from Kalangala has been eased following the commissioning of a second ferry to the Islands. While passengers to and from Ssese Island will travel with ease this Easter season ...
Regulator denies PEI-NB shuttle service bid
CBC.ca
CBC.ca
News log 2012 week 12
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 16:14David MacBrayne reservations over Scottish ferries review
BBC News
A state-owned ferry company has expressed reservations about some proposals being put forward in the Scottish government's ferries review. The David MacBrayne Group is responsible for ferry operators Caledonian MacBrayne and Northlink.
BBC News
A state-owned ferry company has expressed reservations about some proposals being put forward in the Scottish government's ferries review. The David MacBrayne Group is responsible for ferry operators Caledonian MacBrayne and Northlink.
A Trip Across Water, and Time, From Seattle
New York Times
New York Times
News log 2012 week 11
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 19:25Interstate won't take part in Fall River ferry trial
Block Island Times
By Dan West | Mar 24, 2012 Fall River Mayor William Flanagan is pushing for a trial run of a ferry between his southern Massachusetts port and Block Island this June, but if his plans go ahead, it won't be under Interstate Navigation's steam.
Block Island Times
By Dan West | Mar 24, 2012 Fall River Mayor William Flanagan is pushing for a trial run of a ferry between his southern Massachusetts port and Block Island this June, but if his plans go ahead, it won't be under Interstate Navigation's steam.
Fogo Island Ferry Woes
VOCM
VOCM
New log 2012 week 10
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 03/19/2012 - 19:50Greek Ferries to Be Halted by Two-Day Labor Strike From March 19
Bloomberg
Greek ferry services from the main port of Piraeus, a jumping off point to the country's islands, will be halted for two days from March 19 by a sailors' strike. The Pan-Hellenic Seamen's Federation will begin the action at 6 am, according to a ...
Bloomberg
Greek ferry services from the main port of Piraeus, a jumping off point to the country's islands, will be halted for two days from March 19 by a sailors' strike. The Pan-Hellenic Seamen's Federation will begin the action at 6 am, according to a ...
Southeast, Southwest to get new ferry stops
KRBD
KRBD
News log 2012 week 9
Submitted by pvannini on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 18:47Lake Michigan town fears losing historic ferry
CBS News
16, 2012 photo, Charles Cart, senior chief engineer for the SS Badger, stands at the wheel of the 410-foot car ferry while docked in Ludington, Mich. Cart says it could take several years to switch the Badger from coal to natural gas and satisfy ...
CBS News
16, 2012 photo, Charles Cart, senior chief engineer for the SS Badger, stands at the wheel of the 410-foot car ferry while docked in Ludington, Mich. Cart says it could take several years to switch the Badger from coal to natural gas and satisfy ...
Legal fight looms over ferry tolls
News & Observer
News & Observer
