https://www.wcmu.org/tags/ferry-boat Ferry Boat en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:04:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/eastern-up-ferry-partially-shuts-down-due-to-icy-conditions The ferry, which transports people to and from Sault Ste. Marie and Sugar Island along the St. Mary's River, is only doing limited runs. Federal data shows ice cover is consuming half of the Great Lakes. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:04:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-05/eastern-up-ferry-partially-shuts-down-due-to-icy-conditions Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-04/state-eyes-maritime-sector-for-sustainability-decarbonization The state is investing nearly $200,000 to figure out how to make Michigan's maritime sector more sustainable. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:22:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-04/state-eyes-maritime-sector-for-sustainability-decarbonization Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-04/salmon-season-causes-problems-for-s-s-badger It’s a banner year for salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. But the fishing is so good, it’s been causing problems for the car ferry in Ludington. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:41:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-04/salmon-season-causes-problems-for-s-s-badger Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-15/sheplers-mackinac-island-ferry-steps-up-to-fill-ferry-service-gap The City of Mackinac Island cobbled together a plan Aug. 14 on how to move forward with only one of the island's two passenger ferry services in operation. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:15:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-15/sheplers-mackinac-island-ferry-steps-up-to-fill-ferry-service-gap Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-08/hoffmann-company-acquires-starline-ferry-co The Florida-based private equity firm now owns nearly all the passenger ferries to Mackinac Island and the most land parcels in the area. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:06:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-08/hoffmann-company-acquires-starline-ferry-co Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-18/beaver-island-ferry-could-reopen-this-week Last month, the Beaver Island Boat Company announced it would be delaying its seasonal opening due to its vessels needing maintenance. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:30:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-18/beaver-island-ferry-could-reopen-this-week Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-10/a-mackinaw-island-ferry-to-get-a-makeover A ferry to Mackinac island is getting a makeover – and one that could help the state of Michigan reach its climate goals. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:16:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-10/a-mackinaw-island-ferry-to-get-a-makeover Patrick Shea https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-25/steamboat-s-s-badger-could-become-carbon-neutral The country's last coal-powered passenger steamship could soon ditch the coal for a carbon-neutral fuel source to travel across Lake Michigan. Wed, 25 May 2022 22:24:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-25/steamboat-s-s-badger-could-become-carbon-neutral Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-05-20/drummond-island-ferry-may-cut-back-winter-service The Eastern U-P Transit Authority (EUPTA) has proposed cuts to the Drummond Island ferry service, and across social media, residents are responding. EUPTA… Mon, 20 May 2019 20:17:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-05-20/drummond-island-ferry-may-cut-back-winter-service