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Pete Davidson returned to SNL to humorously discuss his failed ferry venture with Colin Jost, blaming it for financial losses and joking about colonizing Staten Island as a solution, while also showing off a new mustache and referencing a Nike ad during the NYC Marathon.
Ferry services in Greece are gradually resuming after strong winds caused cancellations and stranded travelers at ports like Piraeus, Lavrio, and Rafina. Some routes are operating despite ongoing weather challenges, with authorities advising passengers to confirm schedules directly with operators. The weather is expected to improve temporarily, but strong winds may return through Sunday.
A passenger ferry in Indonesia caught fire near Sulawesi, resulting in at least five deaths and over 280 people rescued, with ongoing evacuation efforts and investigations into the cause.
A ferry carrying over 100 passengers caught fire off the coast of southern Thailand while en route to Koh Tao, prompting some to jump into the sea to escape. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
Italy's coast guard rescued 177 people, including 83 migrants, from a ferry that caught fire while traveling from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocle in Sicily. The fire broke out in the engine room, and all passengers were transferred to a coast guard vessel, except for three who returned to Lampedusa.
Greece's shipping minister, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, has resigned following controversial comments he made on TV regarding the death of a man who was allegedly pushed off a ferry by crew members. The incident, which occurred at the port of Piraeus in Athens, has sparked outrage in Greece. The ship's captain and three workers are facing criminal charges over the incident. Varvitsiotis stated that his remarks were "misinterpreted" and that he did not equate the victim with the perpetrators. The incident has been described as a combination of irresponsibility and cynicism, and the Greek Prime Minister has promised that the state will fulfill its duty.
A Greek ferry captain and three crew members are facing homicide charges after a tardy passenger was pushed into the sea while trying to board the departing vessel in Piraeus. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, sparked outrage. The crew members stopped the passenger from boarding, but when he tried again, one crew member pushed him off the ramp as the ferry was leaving, and he disappeared into the water. The crew did not attempt to help him, and the ferry continued sailing before being ordered back. The man was recovered unconscious and later pronounced dead. Greece's minister of maritime affairs called the crew's behavior "criminally and morally reprehensible" and ordered an investigation.
The S.S. Badger, a historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin, will be out of service for the rest of the season due to damage to its ramp system. The ferry's operator, Lake Michigan Carferry, announced that the ramp's counterweight system needs months of repairs, making it impossible to resume service this season. The S.S. Badger, which can accommodate 600 passengers and 180 vehicles, began its sailing season in May and was scheduled to run daily crossings until October 9.
The S.S. Badger ferry, which carries traffic across Lake Michigan from Ludington, Michigan, to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has suspended trips indefinitely due to a mechanical failure of its ramping system. The ferry company has deployed a team to assess and repair the issue, while ticketed passengers can seek refunds or change their reservations. The S.S. Badger, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1953 and can accommodate 600 passengers and 180 vehicles.
The S.S. Badger ferry, which carries traffic across Lake Michigan from Ludington, Michigan, to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has suspended trips indefinitely due to a mechanical failure of its ramping system. The ferry's owner, Lake Michigan Carferry, is working with a quick-response team to repair the issue. Ticketed passengers can call for a refund or to change their reservation. The S.S. Badger, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1953 and can accommodate 600 passengers and 180 vehicles.
A woman and child have died after falling from a ferry in the Baltic Sea, prompting a murder inquiry by Swedish prosecutors. The victims, a Polish woman born in 1985 and a Polish boy born in 2016, fell from the Stena Spirit ferry while en route from Gdynia, Poland to Karlskrona, Sweden. The Swedish Maritime Administration reported that the child fell from a height of about 65 feet. The investigation aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, and authorities have called for potential witnesses to come forward. In a separate incident, a man died after falling overboard from a ferry in Scotland, but his death is not believed to be suspicious.
Publisher Cygames and developer Cygames Osaka have announced that Ferry will be a playable character in Granblue Fantasy: Relink, an action RPG. Ferry, voiced by Cristina Vee in English and Madoka Yonezawa in Japanese, can perform mid to long-range attacks and act as support from afar. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam this winter.
Pete Davidson discusses his purchase of a ferry with Colin Jost, revealing that they were stoned when they decided to buy it. Now, they are working on turning it into an entertainment hub with a concert venue, movie theater, restaurant, and hotel rooms. However, Pete admits that they need to make a profit on the investment because he is "stuck with a f****ing boat."
A man was killed and another was critically injured after a 30-foot yacht hit a Fisher Island Ferry near Miami's PortMiami, causing the port to close for 11 hours. More than 16,000 passengers on three cruise lines were forced to wait at sea, and about the same number of people waiting to board those ships were stuck in the terminal. The U.S. Coast Guard closed the port while the investigation took place and crews worked to remove the sunken yacht from the waterway.
A ferry carrying 120 passengers and crew caught fire while traveling from Siquijor province to Bohol province in the central Philippines. The coast guard deployed two vessels for rescue and to help put out the flames, which raged for more than five hours. All passengers and crew were rescued safely and brought to the port city of Tagbilaran in Bohol province. An investigation is underway. Sea accidents are common in the Philippine archipelago due to frequent storms, poorly maintained vessels, overcrowding, and spotty enforcement of safety regulations.