As the global shipping industry grapples with a plethora of regulatory, technological and sustainability shifts, few sectors embody both the challenges and opportunities as acutely as the ferry industry.Interferry leads the charge
As the global shipping industry grapples with a plethora of regulatory, technological and sustainability shifts, few sectors embody both the challenges and opportunities as acutely as the ferry industry.
Interferry leads the charge to ensure there is balance, rationalizing legislative mandate with market, technical and economic reality. Interferry is the trade association representing the worldwide ferry sector, an at the helm is Mike Corrigan, CEO, who has spent the past several years strengthening the organization’s voice in global regulatory forums while also championing technological innovation and safety initiatives across its now nearly 290-strong membership. In October 2025, the industry will convene in Sorrento, Italy, for Interferry’s 49th annual conference, an event that Corrigan says will set the tone for the industry’s next chapter.
Regulation: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
When asked to identify the most pressing issues facing ferry operators, Corrigan is quick to point to greenhouse gas regulations, particularly the tensions between EU directives and IMO rules. “There’s a real risk of double taxation and operational conflicts,” he said. “Unlike cargo or container vessels that sail long distances, ferries make multiple short trips every day. The emission profile is different, and the regulations need to reflect that.”
Interferry’s
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