SEACOR Power didn’t receive weather warnings due to technical problem
11 Aug

SEACOR Power didn’t receive weather warnings due to technical problem

Professional Mariner StaffCasualty News
(NEW ORLEANS) — A U.S. Coast Guard commander testified Monday that a technical problem with the service's Navtex system prevented it from relaying severe thunderstorm and marine warnings during the period on April 13 when the liftboat SEACOR Power capsized off Port Fourchon, La., killing 13 of the 19 people aboard. Cmdr. Vince Taylor said the issue involving Navtex, which…
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Bollinger gets Coast Guard contract for four more FRCs
11 Aug

Bollinger gets Coast Guard contract for four more FRCs

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(LOCKPORT, La.) — The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option to award Bollinger Shipyards four additional Sentinel‐class fast response cutters (FRCs). This announcement brings the total number of FRCs awarded to Bollinger to 64 vessels since the program’s inception. To date, the Coast Guard has commissioned 43 FRCs into operational service. “We’re incredibly proud of the work we…
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Nichols delivers second fast ferry to Kitsap Transit
09 Aug

Nichols delivers second fast ferry to Kitsap Transit

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(FREELAND, Wash.) — Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) has delivered the second of two 255-passenger ferries to Kitsap Transit of Bremerton, Wash. Like Enetai, the first-in-class vessel, Commander exceeded design expectations during trials. “They are the Audi A8 of passenger ferries — fast, smooth and quiet,” said Nick Zustiak, director of manufacturing at NBBB. “Customer friendly, modern, reliable ferries is…
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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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