Brix Marine delivers water taxi to Klahoose First Nation
14 Jan

Brix Marine delivers water taxi to Klahoose First Nation

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(PORT ANGELES, Wash.) — Brix Marine recently delivered the newest installment of its PAXCAT portfolio, the 32-by-12-foot catamaran Goat 1, to the Qathen Xwegus Management Corp. (QXMC). QXMC is the business arm of the Klahoose First Nation, located on Cortes Island, British Columbia. The corporation, whose activities include forestry, aquaculture, tourism and retail, operates the 12-passenger vessel as a water…
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ABS publishes guide for methanol-fueled vessels
14 Jan

ABS publishes guide for methanol-fueled vessels

Rich MillerMaritime News
(HOUSTON) — The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has built on its experience in the application of alternative marine fuels with the publication of the "ABS Guide for Methanol and Ethanol Fueled Vessels." The guide sets out classification criteria for the arrangements, construction, installation and survey of machinery, equipment and systems for vessels operating with methanol or ethanol as fuel…
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New York fatality leads to new industry guidance on pilot transfers
13 Jan

New York fatality leads to new industry guidance on pilot transfers

Rich MillerMaritime News
(LONDON) — A guide to maritime pilot transfer safety has been updated amid industry concerns about poorly rigged ladders causing severe injuries or fatalities. "Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements," produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in partnership with the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA), features a new section with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s guidance on…
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Bollinger to build pontoon launcher for General Dynamics Electric Boat
11 Jan

Bollinger to build pontoon launcher for General Dynamics Electric Boat

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(LOCKPORT, La.) —Bollinger Shipyards announced Monday that it will construct a new pontoon launcher for General Dynamics Electric Boat to support the construction and launching of the United States’ Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, which will replace the aging Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and is a top strategic defense priority for the United States. “Bollinger Shipyards is excited to expand our…
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Bay Shipbuilding begins construction of largest US-built LNG barge
11 Jan

Bay Shipbuilding begins construction of largest US-built LNG barge

Rich MillerShipbuilding, Tugboats & Towing
(STURGEON BAY, Wis.) — Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding has started construction on the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering barge ever built in the United States. Bay Shipbuilding is expected to complete construction on the barge in late 2023 under contract with Crowley, the largest independent operator of tank vessels in the U.S. Crowley will operate the vessel under a long-term…
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Main Iron Works delivers z-drive Capt. Joseph Bisso
11 Jan

Main Iron Works delivers z-drive Capt. Joseph Bisso

Rich MillerShipbuilding, Tugboats & Towing,
(HOUMA, La.) — Main Iron Works has delivered another azimuthing stern drive (ASD) tugboat to Bisso Towboat Co. The 6,008-hp Capt. Joseph Bisso is the company’s fifth new delivery in the past seven years. It was built to U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter M rules, and already received its certificate of inspection. The 100-by-38-foot tugboat is driven by twin Caterpillar 3516E…
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Fincantieri Marine Repair begins work in northeast Florida
10 Jan

Fincantieri Marine Repair begins work in northeast Florida

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Fincantieri Marine Repair, a division of Fincantieri Marine Systems North America (FMSNA), welcomed its first commercial customer to Commodores Point in downtown Jacksonville last week, marking the start of operations in northeast Florida. FMSNA announced last month that it was ready to provide repair and maintenance services to military, commercial and large private vessels on the East…
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