Rhode Island Fast Ferry

May 28, 2021

Rhode Island Ferry Cancels Weekend Service

The Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry from Rhode Island has canceled service through the holiday weekend due to upcoming inclement weather.
Rhode Island Fast Ferry

2021

May 28, 2021

Rhode Island Ferry Cancels Weekend Service

Rhode Island Fast Ferry
The Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry from Rhode Island has canceled service through the holiday weekend due to upcoming inclement weather.

2020

June 4, 2020

Rhode Island Fast Ferry Cancels 2020 Season

Rhode Island Fast Ferry
The Rhode Island Fast Ferry announced Wednesday it is canceling its 2020 service to Martha's Vineyard.

2018

May 30, 2018

Loose Gear Hitting Emergency Stop Caused Fast Ferry Incident

Julia Wells
Rhode Island Fast Ferry

Unsecured gear became loose and hit an emergency stop button, causing the Rhode Island Fast Ferry to lose power off Oak Bluffs Sunday.

May 27, 2018

After Incident, Fast Ferry Heads Home to Rhode Island

Julia Wells
U.S. Coast Guard
Rhode Island Fast Ferry

The Ava Pearl was headed back to Rhode Island early Sunday evening following an incident when she lost power off Oak Bluffs.

2015

June 10, 2015

Rhode Island Ferry Company Lands Wind Farm Contract

Alex Elvin
Deepwater Wind
Dong Energy
Rhode Island Fast Ferry
Vineyard Power
Wind power
Rhode Island Fast Ferry has partnered with Deepwater Wind to build a new transport vessel for technicians working on the country’s first offshore wind energy project, located between Block Island and the Vineyard.