Editing Ferry (section)

===Asia===
In [[Hong Kong]], [[Star Ferry]] carries passengers across [[Victoria Harbour]]. Other carriers ferry travelers between Hong Kong Island and outlying islands like [[Cheung Chau]], [[Lantau Island]] and [[Lamma Island]].

In the [[Philippines]], the [[Philippine Nautical Highway System]] forms the backbone of the nationwide transport system by integrating [[port]]s with [[highway]] systems; the system has three main routes. Another known ferry service is the [[Pasig River Ferry Service]], which is the only water-based transportation in [[Metro Manila]]. This system cruises the [[Pasig River]].

==== Bangladesh ====
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====India====
India's [[Roll-on/roll-off|ro-ro]] ferry service between [[Ghogha]] and [[Dahej]] was inaugurated by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] on 22 October 2017. It aims to connect [[South Gujarat]] and [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] currently separated by {{convert|360|km|mi}} of roadway to {{convert|31|km|mi}} of ferry service. It is a part of the larger [[Sagar Mala project]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/why-gujarats-ro-ro-ferry-is-a-revolutionary-step-for-indian-economy/articleshow/61170437.cms|title=Why Gujarat's Ro-Ro ferry is a revolutionary step for Indian economy|date=22 October 2017|newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]|access-date=2017-10-22|archive-date=22 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171022193528/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/why-gujarats-ro-ro-ferry-is-a-revolutionary-step-for-indian-economy/articleshow/61170437.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Water transport in Mumbai]] consists of ferries, hovercraft, and catamarans, operated by various government agencies as well as private entities. The [[Kerala State Water Transport Department]] (SWTD), operating under the Ministry of Transport, [[Government of Kerala]], [[India]] regulates the inland navigation systems in the Indian state of [[Kerala]] and provides inland water transport facilities. It stands for catering to the passenger and cargo traffic needs of the inhabitants of the waterlogged areas of the Districts of [[Alappuzha]], [[Kottayam]], [[Kollam]], [[Ernakulam]], [[Kannur]] and [[Kasargode]]. SWTD ferry service is also one of the most affordable modes to enjoy the beauty of the scenic [[Kerala backwaters]].

Ferry operates between [[Port Blair]], [[Havelock island|Havelock]] & [[Neil Island|Neil Islands]] in the [[Andaman Islands]] while Boat Operates For [[Ross Island, South Andaman district|Ross Island]], North Bay, Elephanta Beach, Red Skin, Jolly Bouy. Ferries and [[Catamaran|catamarans]] are operated by Green Ocean, Makruzz, ITT Majestic, Nautika.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aggregated ferry availability for Andaman Islands was first brought online by ferrybooking.in allowing tourists and travellers to know about ferry schedule, seat availability and make reservations online before arriving to Andaman Islands for Port blair to Havelock, Havelock to Neil and Neil to Port Blair ferry routes |url=https://ferrybooking.in |website=ferrybooking.in}}</ref>

====Indonesia====
As the largest archipelagic country, Indonesia has several ferry routes which is managed mostly by PT. ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) and several private companies. [[ASDP_Indonesia_Ferry]] or ASDP is a state-owned company engaged in the business of integrated ferry and port services and waterfront tourist destinations. ASDP operates a ferry fleet of more than 160 units handling more than 300 routes in 36 ports throughout Indonesia.

====Japan====
{{Further|List of ferry operators in Japan}}
Japan used to rely heavily on ferries for passenger and goods transportation among the four main islands of [[Hokkaido]], [[Honshu]], [[Shikoku]] and [[Kyushu]]. However, as highway and railway bridges and undersea tunnels (such as the [[Seikan Tunnel]] and [[Honshū–Shikoku Bridge Project]]) have been constructed, the ferry transportation has recently become for short-distance sightseeing passengers with or without car, and for long-distance truck drivers hauling goods.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2355.html |title=Domestic Ferries (JapanGuide.com), 2023) |access-date=8 June 2023 |archive-date=9 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509143642/https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2355.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jlc-ferry.jp/en/ |title=Japan Long Course Ferry Service Association |access-date=8 June 2023 |archive-date=8 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608204506/http://www.jlc-ferry.jp/en/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.japan-experience.com/plan-your-trip/to-know/traveling-japan/japan-ferry |title=Ferries in Japan |access-date=8 June 2023 |archive-date=8 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608204509/https://www.japan-experience.com/plan-your-trip/to-know/traveling-japan/japan-ferry |url-status=live }}</ref>
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File:Yawatahama ferry.jpg|The number of actual seats has traditionally been very limited like on this Japanese passenger ferry, with larger spaces dedicated to [[tatami]] or [[broadloom]] areas where passengers can sit or lie down (on [[Shikoku]] and [[Kyushu]] ferry, 2014).
File:On Yamagawa-Nejime Ferry - Inside the ferry Nankyu (2023).jpg|Inside a short distance ferry, the {{ill|Yamagawa-Nejime Ferry|ja|}}, [[Kagoshima, Japan]] (2023)
File:東九フェリー船内バイク駐輪機.jpg|Long-distance ferries are also used by motorcyclists.(Ocean Tokyu Ferry, 2019)
File:オーシャン東九フェリー船内.jpg|A second-class cabin on the ferry connecting Tokyo and Kitakyushu. A simple bed with curtains.(Ocean Tokyu Ferry, 2019)
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====Malaysia====
[[File:Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal in George Town, Penang 2025.jpg|thumb|A catamaran off the [[Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal]] in [[George Town, Penang|George Town]], [[Penang]] {{Circa|2025}}]]
The [[States and federal territories of Malaysia|Malaysian state]] of [[Penang]] is home to the [[Penang ferry service|oldest ferry service in the country]]. The first regular ferry service operating across the [[Penang Strait]] between George Town and Province Wellesley (now [[Seberang Perai]]) was launched in 1894 by Quah Beng Kee and his brothers.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Cheah |first=Jin Seng |title=Penang 500 Early Postcards |publisher=Editions Didier Millet |year=2013 |isbn=9789671061718 |page=31}}</ref> The iconic yellow double-deck [[Roll-on/roll-off|roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ferries]] were introduced in 1957. Between 1959 and 2002, a total of 15 vessels were commissioned for the service.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jeremy Tan |date=29 Nov 2023 |title=Nostalgia of voyages past for Penang's iconic ferries |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2023/11/29/nostalgia-of-voyages-past |access-date=5 Jan 2025 |work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]}}</ref>

Currently operated by Penang Port Sdn Bhd, the ferry service has evolved over the decades.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Opalyn Mok |date=1 Jan 2021 |title=Curious commuters marvel at fast boats replacing iconic ferries to cross Penang channel |url=https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2021/01/01/curious-commuters-marvel-at-fast-boats-replacing-iconic-ferries-to-cross-pe/1936464 |access-date=25 Jan 2025 |work=[[Malay Mail]]}}</ref> The RORO ferries were retired in 2021, with speedboats temporarily replacing them.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ferrarese |first=Marco |date=8 Aug 2021 |title=Beloved Penang ferries given new life as tourist attractions after being withdrawn from service |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3143993/beloved-penang-ferries-given-new-life-tourist |access-date=5 Jan 2025 |work=[[South China Morning Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=24 Jul 2024 |title=Iconic Penang ferry sinks in Butterworth |url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/07/24/iconic-penang-ferry-sinks-in-butterworth/ |access-date=5 Jan 2025 |work=[[Free Malaysia Today]]}}</ref> In 2023, these speedboats were succeeded by four newly-built catamarans, which now serve only passengers and motorcyclists. These catamarans operate between the [[Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal]] in George Town and the [[Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal]] in Seberang Perai.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McIntyre |first=Ian |date=8 Dec 2023 |title=Penang Port to launch first sunset cruise on spanking new ferry |url=https://www.thevibes.com/articles/lifestyles/100306/penang-port-to-launch-first-sunset-cruise-on-spanking-new-ferry |access-date=5 Jan 2025 |work=The Vibes}}</ref>