Jones Act newbuild signals growing potential from offshore wind
22 Nov

Jones Act newbuild signals growing potential from offshore wind

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It’s likely a matter of when, not if, offshore wind power will take off in the United States. WindServe Marine has made an early investment in crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to get ahead of the coming boom. The 3,200-hp catamaran WindServe Odyssey left Senesco Marine in Rhode Island around Labor Day. The vessel has a short-term contract supporting the Coastal…
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Madonna adds flexibility, ice-breaking capacity for Wisconsin operator
22 Nov

Madonna adds flexibility, ice-breaking capacity for Wisconsin operator

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For most of this century, the Washington Island Ferry Line had a single icebreaking vessel available for winter runs across Lake Michigan’s Death’s Door Passage. The arrangement caused some sleepless nights for company President Hoyt Purinton. He should rest a little easier this year now that a second ice-hardened ferry has joined the fleet. “We haven’t had the luxury of…
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Speedy Shearwater creates new opportunities for offshore research
22 Nov

Speedy Shearwater creates new opportunities for offshore research

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The scientists at Duke University Marine Lab had a good idea for what they wanted in a new research vessel. It had to be quick enough to keep pace with the speedy pilot whales, and efficient enough for voyages well offshore. The 77-by-26.5-foot Shearwater checked all the right boxes. The 1,600-hp aluminum catamaran designed by Teknicraft and built by All…
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Military stokes patrol boat demand; Gladding-Hearn leads on pilot boats
22 Nov

Military stokes patrol boat demand; Gladding-Hearn leads on pilot boats

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There were plenty of noteworthy small ships built within the last year in the pilot, patrol and fireboat sector. Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding led the market in pilot boat deliveries once again, while Metal Shark completed multiple pilot launches and has a faceted pilot boat under construction now. The patrol boat market remains steady, bolstered by multiple projects for the U.S. Navy.…
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COVID-19 threatens once-robust passenger vessel market
22 Nov

COVID-19 threatens once-robust passenger vessel market

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The passenger boat market has been relatively strong over the past few years, driven largely by ferry operators on all three coasts replacing older vessels and adding to existing fleets. Meanwhile, the relatively robust economy stoked demand for new excursion and tourist vessels. The COVID-19 pandemic has, at least for now, paused demand for new passenger vessels. There is still…
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Seaspan delivers again for Canadian science; new RCRVs take shape at Gulf Island
22 Nov

Seaspan delivers again for Canadian science; new RCRVs take shape at Gulf Island

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The promise of new orders and a couple of prominent deliveries — led by the latest addition to Canada’s oceangoing fleet — kept North American shipbuilders engaged in the research and survey sector during the past year. In the wake of the pioneering CCGS Sir John Franklin, Seaspan Shipyards delivered Canada’s second offshore fisheries science vessel (OFSV) in November under…
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Megayacht demand remains strong in North America despite virus impacts
22 Nov

Megayacht demand remains strong in North America despite virus impacts

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Twelve months ago, 2020 looked to be a banner year for megayachts. Sales were on the rise, clients were interested and yards were buzzing with projects. The 2019 fall boat shows, which informally kick off the yachting industry’s year, saw record attendance both in terms of exhibitors and visitors. The Marine Industries Association of South Florida reported that the 2019…
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22 Nov

Top 40 index

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American Jazz, 345’ Cruise ship Designer/builder: Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Md. Owner/operator: American Cruise Lines, Guilford, Conn. Anini I, 32’ Excursion boat Designer/builder: Armstrong Marine USA, Port Angeles, Wash. Owner/operator: North Shore Charters, Kilauea, Hawaii Aventura, 29’ Patrol boat Designer/builder: Sirocco Marine, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Owner/operator: Aventura Police Department, Aventura, Fla. Bay Voyager II, 37’ Excursion boat Designer/builder: Naiad, Picton, New…
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OSV stacks keeping Gulf quiet; Jones Act cargo ships gain spotlight
06 Nov

OSV stacks keeping Gulf quiet; Jones Act cargo ships gain spotlight

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Maritime News
In a familiar refrain, it was tough to find torches burning at Gulf Coast shipyards during the past year. Global oil markets remained lukewarm and demand for new offshore vessels followed suit. For yards able to diversify, ferries and excursion boats provided a welcome avenue to keep moving forward. Suppressed demand for new offshore supply vessels (OSVs) and crew boats…
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