Opening Ceremonies

Keynote: Bud Darr

As the CEO of Cruise Lines international Association, Bud discussed how cruise and ferry operators alike navigate the many connections required when moving people across the globe.

Keynote: Isabelle Ryckbost

Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), shares a progress report on the rollout of onshore power supply in Europe and challenges still to be overcome as we look ahead to the looming 2030 deadline.

Flash Presentation – DNV

Flash Presentation – Carus

Interferry Update and 2024 Annual General Meeting

Regulatory Update

Connected Communities • Greece

Attica Group’s CEO Panos Dikaios talked about connecting Greece, and how ferry transport powers people, progress, and the islands’ future.

Human Connections

Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Human Connections Through Operational Alignment at DFDS

Heather Combs – Ripple, USA

Strengthening Employee Skills for Sustainable Maritime Intermodal Logistics

Antonio Errigo – ALIS, Italy

Flash Presentation – ALIS

Connecting with a Cause

Götz Becker of FRS and Arjen van der Wolf of Mercy Ships presented research on how ferry operators can best connect with their customers and engage them in a way that reaches well beyond their onboard journey.

Ship to Shore Connections

As the charge towards electrification amps up, this session will explore all things electric including innovation and complexities in vessel charging and shore power integration, as well as charging onboard.

Innovations in Vessel Charging
Rainer Altmeppen – Wabtec, Germany

Integrating Alternative Power in Maritime Systems
Matteo Sartori – Wärtsilä, Finland

Connecting Through Clean Power: The Charge of Ferry Electrification Across North America
Joe Hudspeth – Elliott Bay Design Group, USA

Navigating Complexity in Shore Power Integration
Seamus Murphy – SF Bay Ferry / WETA, USA
Trevor Small – Echandia Marine, Canada
Shaun Green – Aurora Marine Design, USA

Ship to Shore Connections Q and A

Flash Presentation – Artemis

Flash Presentation – Rauma Marine Constructions

Ferry Leaders Panel 1

Ferry Leaders Panel 2

Member Connect • Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA)

Oluwadamilola Emmanuel presented an overview of the operations of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA).

FerrySafe and Mentoring Program

Interferry’s Safety Committee Chair Oliver Weiss provided an update on the FerrySafe project, followed by an overview of the newly launched mentoring initiative between Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and Interferry by Ukeme Sunday who is ME & Head of the Vessel Survey and Standards Department at LASWA.  Shari Corrigan, Interferry’s Executive Sponsor of the FerrySafe project appealed to the audience for mentor volunteers.

Flash Presentation – Grimaldi Group

Flash Presentation – RINA

Connected Communities • Canada

Nicolas Jimenez, CEO of BC Ferries and Greta Bedard, CEO of Société des Traversiers du Québec shared their experiences in connecting coastal communities in Canada.

Connect with Tech

This session gave a snapshot of the many ways that technology connects and effects our industry. The presentaters discussed how data collection and analyzation improve operations and increase safety, how technology can help connect with customers and how cyber threats can be turned into strategic resilience.

Unlocking the Potential of Connected Vessels

Renske Marijnissen – Damen, Netherlands

Breaking Data Silos: From Data Chaos to Harmony & Innovation In The Ferry Industry

Marte Radmann – Telenor Maritime, Norway

Connecting People by Artificial Intelligence

Anders Rundberg – Carus, Finland

The Value of Connections: Turning Cyber Security Threats into Strategic Resilience

Danilo Diomede – RINA, Italy
Maria Garbarini – RINA, Italy

Bridging Operations and Safety Through System Integration

Liz Hemmens – FerryHawk, Australia
Jonah Vos – Helm Operations, Spain

Session 15 Q&A

Flash Presentation – Damen

Flash Presentation – UES

Connected Communities • Philippines

Chet and Mary Ann Pastrana presented an overview of Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation and how they are connecting the communities of the Philippines.

Connecting Current Fleets and Future Needs

There are many connections that an ferry operator needs to make when looking at their current fleet and meeting the demands of the future. Building and planning for new vessels remains a critical component to ensure the longevity of operations. However, retrofitting – in many cases – can be a cost-effective interim solution.

This session explored both building new vessels and retrofitting existing ones, while utilizing sustainable and flexible fuel source solutions.

A New Standard in Double Ended Ferries

Anders Ørgård – OSK Design, Denmark

Field Study: Giove Jet Repowering – a Sustainable Leap Forward

Pino Musolino – Alilauro SpA, Italy
Andrea Piccione – Volvo Penta Italy, Italy

Economic study for decarbonization fuel strategies for a RoPax

Anne Sophie Sagbakken Ness – DNV, Norway

Building Using Multiple Sustainable Fuel Sources

Luke Pretlove – Austal, UK
Jonas Moberg – Gotlandsbolaget, Sweden

How Connections Reduce The Environmental Impact Of A Fast Ferry Fleet With Hybrid Propulsion: A Case Study

Bart Kowalinski – Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH, Germany

Session 17 Q&A

Flash Presentation – MTU / Rolls-Royce

Flash Presentation – Austal

Ferry Leaders Panel 3

Closing Ceremonies

Interferry2026 Bangkok Invitation Video