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13 Nov

Cortland launches AeroLock synthetic connector

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsTugboats and towing

(ANACORTES, Wash.) — Cortland International has announced the official launch of its AeroLock synthetic connector. After rigorous testing, including extensive in-field evaluations with industry leaders from the towing and freight sectors, AeroLock represents a significant advancement in connector technology. AeroLock has the ability to eliminate common risks associated with traditional steel shackles and knotted synthetic connectors, making it a game-changer…

13 Nov

Moose Boats to build new patrol vessel for Sacramento

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding

(VALLEJO, Calif.) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Marine Enforcement Detail has selected Moose Boats to build a custom catamaran patrol vessel. The model M2 jetboat will be 38 feet long and powered by twin Volvo Penta D6 engines with a combined 960 horsepower. “Our main goal with the new boat is to clean up the Sacramento and American River to…

12 Nov

Gladding-Hearn delivers its first crew transfer vessel

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsoffshore wind, shipbuilding

(SOMERSET, Mass.) — Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding has delivered its first crew transfer vessel (CTV) to Patriot Offshore Maritime Services. Patriot Leader will operate as a year-round transportation service for 24 workers and equipment to support offshore wind projects on the U.S. East Coast. Designed by Incat Crowther, the all-aluminum high-speed catamaran is certified to U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter L and Lloyd's…

12 Nov

Sea Machines Robotics names new chief executive officer

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsAutonomous vessels

(BOSTON) — Sea Machines Robotics, a world leader in marine autonomous technology, on Tuesday announced new company leadership. Founder Michael Gordon Johnson will now serve as president and chief technology officer, while David “Chip” Wasson has joined as chief executive officer. Sea Machines has achieved significant success in 2024, posting record sales for the year. This growth is attributed to…

12 Nov

Schottel to supply components for new Coast Guard tenders

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Uncategorizedpropulsion, shipbuilding, U.S. Coast Guard

(SPAY, Germany) — Schottel has been selected by Birdon America to supply components for 27 vessels of the U.S. Coast Guard waterways commerce cutter (WCC) program. Birdon America is designing the cutters and is expected to construct 16 river buoy tenders (WLR) and 11 inland construction tenders (WLIC). The cutters will be built at Birdon’s recently acquired shipyard in Bayou…

08 Nov

SS United States scheduled to leave on final voyage

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsSalvage

(PHILADELPHIA) — SS United States, a fixture on the Philadelphia waterfront, will leave the city permanently next week after nearly three decades in port, WHYY/NPR reported. On Nov. 14, tugboats will cast lines to the former ocean liner to prepare to remove the ship from the dock in South Philadelphia, where it has resided since 1996. After moving the ship…

08 Nov

Bollinger adds fourth FRC for Coast Guard in Alaska

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding, U.S. Coast Guard

(LOCKPORT, La.) — Bollinger Shipyards has delivered U.S. Coast Guard cutter (USCGC) John Witherspoon at Coast Guard Sector Key West. This is the 58th fast response cutter (FRC) delivered under the Coast Guard's current program and the 184th vessel built by Bollinger for the service over a 40-year partnership. It will be home-ported in Kodiak, Alaska. "We are honored to…

06 Nov

Implementation of TWIC reader requirements delayed again

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & TrainingTWIC, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard is further delaying the effective date for certain facilities affected by the final rule titled “Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) – Reader Requirements,” published in the Federal Register on Aug. 23, 2016. On March 9, 2020, the Coast Guard published a rule delaying the implementation date to May 8, 2023. In December 2022, Congress…

06 Nov

Lessons learned: Coast Guard publishes new findings of concern

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newscasualties, safety, Tugboats and towing, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard publishes "findings of concern" to alert stakeholders about safety risks discovered during incident investigations. These findings do not require action but rather are intended to encourage voluntary safety measures or adherence to existing regulations. Unlike urgent safety alerts that require immediate industry attention, findings of concern serve as lessons that should be applied in…

05 Nov

Safety alert: Fuel hose chafing can cause catastrophic fires

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsSafety alert, Tugboats and towing, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — A recent fire on an inspected towing vessel has highlighted a critical safety concern involving fuel hoses on main engines. While it is standard marine practice to install protective chafing gear on areas prone to wear, there are currently no statutory requirements for inspected towing vessels to install such protections on fuel lines. Failure to prevent chafing on…