Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Bouchard vessels
09 Aug

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Bouchard vessels

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Tugboats & Towing
(HOUSTON) — Tugboat and barge operator Bouchard Transportation, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September, has secured court approval to sell its two main asset groups for $245 million, Reuters reported. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Jones on Thursday approved the sales to Rose Cay GP LLC and JMB Capital Partners LLC. Lawyers representing Bouchard, however, said at the…
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US designates $4 million in grants for green ferries
09 Aug

US designates $4 million in grants for green ferries

Professional Mariner StaffClimate Change, Maritime News, Propulsion, Shipbuilding
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the availability of up to $38 million in competitive grant funds through a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for FTA's Passenger Ferry Grant Program. The Passenger Ferry Grant Program funds capital projects that help eligible project sponsors support existing passenger ferry service, establish new ferry service, and…
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Eastern delivers first Ollis-class ferry for Staten Island service
06 Aug

Eastern delivers first Ollis-class ferry for Staten Island service

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(PORT ST. JOE, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) on Friday announced the completion of the first of three new Ollis-class ferries for the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Staten Island Ferry Division. M/V SSG Michael H. Ollis, hull 219, departed ESG’s Port St. Joe Facility fully certified and passenger-ready. Dann Ocean Towing’s Colonel is towing the ferry…
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Navy awards Halter contract for oceanographic survey ship
05 Aug

Navy awards Halter contract for oceanographic survey ship

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — Halter Marine has been awarded a $149 million contract for the detail design and construction of an oceanographic survey ship (T-AGS 67) for the U.S. Navy. “This contract continues the momentum and growth of Halter Marine by adding a third government program to its shipyard along with the polar security cutter and auxiliary personnel lighter-small programs. With…
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Chesapeake delivers fourth modern riverboat to ACL
05 Aug

Chesapeake delivers fourth modern riverboat to ACL

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(GUILFORD, Conn.) — American Cruise Lines (ACL) has taken delivery of the modern riverboat American Melody from Chesapeake Shipbuilding. Despite various challenges, the Maryland shipyard continued building through the pandemic and delivered the vessel on schedule. In addition, American Cruise Lines has announced the names of the fifth and sixth modern riverboats in the series, American Symphony and American Serenade.…
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Dredge barge capsizes at Charleston marina
05 Aug

Dredge barge capsizes at Charleston marina

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News
(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — The U.S. Coast Guard and state and local port partners are responding to the 120-foot dredge barge Capt. Leo II that capsized in the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina on Wednesday. The dredge barge has a reported maximum potential of 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. Marcol Dredging Co. deployed boom around the barge to minimize…
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Coast Guard updates Cyber Strategic Outlook for maritime systems
03 Aug

Coast Guard updates Cyber Strategic Outlook for maritime systems

Professional Mariner StaffCyber Sercurity, Maritime News
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard has released an updated Cyber Strategic Outlook to address the rising threat of cyberattacks against critical maritime systems essential to the nation’s economy and security. The Coast Guard’s 2021 Cyber Strategic Outlook charts a path to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving cyberdomain where threats to information and operational technology systems outpace those…
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Scania powers new Western Canada Marine Response vessels
03 Aug

Scania powers new Western Canada Marine Response vessels

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Shipbuilding
(SAN ANTONIO, Texas) — Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, has been selected by the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. (WCMRC) to power four 52-foot oil spill response landing crafts. The vessels, currently in production by the William E. Munson Co., are powered by twin keel-cooled 750-hp Scania DI13-liter 088M…
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