Our sincere thanks all of our delegates, sponsors and exhibitors for making CFA 2013 such a resounding success. The conference allowed us to connect with businesses and industry leaders from across the ferry sector and showcased the industry’s role in ...
Nova Scotia Fish Packers Association Executive Director Marc Surette supports the announcement of a new vessel to replace the MV Princess of Acadia, highlighting the importance of reliable ferry service to the local fishing industry. Read the full sto ...
The Canadian Ferry Association applauds an announcement made by Defense Minister Peter MacKay and Revenue Minister Gail Shea on Government of Canada's investment in the purchase of a new vessel for the Digby to Saint John ferry service, replacing the f ...
On June 21st, 2013 National Defense Minister Peter MacKay and Revenue Minister Gail Shea announced a $13 million Government of Canada investment for vessel and on-shore infrastructure improvements for the Wood Islands, P.E.I. - Caribou, N.S. ferry serv ...
On June 20th, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), tabled its 2012-2013 Annual Report in the House of Commons, noting a decrease in marine accidents from previous years. For the full report, visit the TSB website.
The Government of Nova Scotia announced that it is extending the deadline for companies to submit proposals for a new ferry service between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and Maine until July 4th, 2013.
Transport Canada has published proposed amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations in Canada Gazette, Part I. The amendments are designed to bring Canada in line with its international obligations under the International Maritime Org ...
The May 2013 edition of BC Shipping News includes an article from CEO Serge Buy, outlining ways to improve customer service in the marine transport sector, and highlighting this year's CFA Conference and AGM in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. T ...
The Government of Nova Scotia has issued a new RFP for providing a ferry service between Yarmouth, and Maine. The Province is committing $21 million to mitigate start-up costs and has announced a new tourism initiative with a contribution of $1 millio ...