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Crowley awarded option to MSC contract

The Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) has awarded Jacksonville, Fl.-based Crowley Government Services Inc. a $16 million, one-year option under a previously awarded contract for the operation of the tanker Stena Polaris. The option is for “the fixed-price portion of a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract with reimbursable elements to exercise a one-year option period for the operation of the tanker,” according…

Furuno offers new multi-function display series

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. has unveiled a new series of multi-function displays (MFDs) designed to bolster navigational safety and efficiency for tugboats and workboats. The new series – named NavNet TZtouchXL – “incorporates state-of-the-art radar, electronic chart, and sonar capabilities into wheelhouse workstations, tailored to withstand even the most challenging maritime conditions,” according to the company. “When integrated with…

Resolve Marine’s North Pacific business surged in 2023

Specialized marine service provider Resolve Marine saw its business in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and at its base at Dutch Harbor, Alaska experience substantial growth in 2023. In the Pacific Northwest, the Florida-based company offers marine response and support services, including ship husbandry projects, vessel salvage, and underwater inspections jobs out of a new 10,000 square-foot facility that opened earlier…

Plans advance for proposed Salem Offshore Wind Terminal

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), Crowley Wind Services, and the city of Salem have announced the transfer of ownership and plans for the proposed Salem Offshore Wind Terminal. The transfer agreement includes MassCEC’s purchase of 42 acres on Salem Harbor and a 5-acre parcel transfer to the city including the port’s existing deep-water berth. The proposed terminal site, previously…

South Fork wind farm goes online

Ørsted has installed and powered up all 12 turbines at its South Fork Wind project, off Long Island, N.Y. with the first utility-scale U.S. offshore electricity-producing wind farm now delivering power to Long Island and the Rockaways. At full capacity, the 130-megawatt wind farm will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 70,000 homes. The farm is located roughly 35…

Maritime veteran named to head Washington State Ferries

Washington State Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar has announced that Steve Nevey will serve as assistant secretary for its Washington State Ferries (WSF) division. In his new position, Nevey will serve as head of the ferry system, replacing Patty Rubstello, who retired after a 33-year career with the state Department of Transportation. For the past two years, he served as director…

Steiner Shipyard delivers M/V Kristy Dutsch

The river towboat Kristy Dutsch is now working the inland waterways for Florida Marine Transporters (FMT) from its homeport in New Orleans. The 76-foot by 35-foot steel-hulled vessel was designed by Sterling Marine and built by Steiner Shipyard at its Bayou La Batre, Al. facility. Kristy Dutsch is the fifth boat in a series of six identical boats built for FMT…

Gladding-Hearn receives new ferry order

Key West, Fl.-based Yankee Freedom has ordered a new, high-speed catamaran ferry from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation for passenger service on the 70-mile run between Key West and Dry Tortugas National Park. The all-aluminum vessel will replace Yankee Freedom III, a 250-passenger catamaran built by the Massachusetts-based shipyard in 2012. The new larger vessel, designed by Incat Crowther, will measure…

New Coastal Cat delivered to ACL

The 100-guest American Glory, American Cruise Lines’ newest Coastal Cat, is operating on the company’s new ‘Florida Gulf Coast and Keys’ itinerary and will sail on various itineraries to destinations along the U.S. East Coast throughout this year. Built at Chesapeake Shipbuilding’s yard in Salisbury, Md., the new vessel passed trials “with flying colors,” and is the second of 12 Coastal…

Silver Ships builds new craft for Virginia fire agency

Silver Ships recently delivered its first Endeavor 32-class fireboat, designed for Norfolk Fire-Rescue (NFR) in Norfolk, Va. The multi-mission boat will serve the city of Norfolk, as well as the Port Authority, and “further support and advance the fire service and EMS response missions of Norfolk Fire-Rescue and be utilized not only for firefighting, but patient treatment and transport, water rescue emergencies,…