Industry News – Professional Mariner

17 Sep

Silver Ships adds new facility, boosts production capacity

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Silver Ships recently expanded to a second location to maximize the efficiency of its boat manufacturing process. The company, headquartered in Theodore, Ala., specializes in producing high-quality aluminum workboats for military, federal, state and municipal governments as well as commercial applications. The recent manufacturing warehouse expansion is strategically located less than 1 mile from Silver Ships' original…

12 Sep

Crucible Engineering bringing FKAB’s ship designs to U.S.

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(SEATTLE) — Crucible Engineering has announced a strategic teaming agreement with FKAB Marine Design, a leading ship design firm based in Uddevalla, Sweden. This collaboration marks FKAB’s entry into the American market, offering a range of cutting-edge ship, dredge and barge designs previously unavailable in the U.S. With over 60 years in the industry, FKAB Marine Design offers a range…

12 Sep

Great Lakes Marine Hall of Fame honors industry vet Blair McKeil

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsGreat Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System, shipping

(SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.) — The Great Lakes Marine Hall of Fame recognized the significant contributions of a Great Lakes maritime member, Blair McKeil, by presenting the Mariner of the Year award during a ceremony on the museum ship Valley Camp. McKeil Marine was founded in 1956 by Blair’s father Evans, who saw an opportunity for a Great Lakes marine…

10 Sep

R.M. Young to unveil new all-in-one weather station

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsNavigation, technology

(VIENNA) — R.M. Young Company will unveil its newest weather sensor, the ResponseONE-PRO, at the Meteorological Technology World Expo in Vienna on Sept. 24, 25 and 26. This newly designed all-in-one weather station allows users to easily access the internal weather sensors and filter for quick, convenient and cost-effective maintenance. The YOUNG ResponseONE all-in-one weather station allows users to gather…

27 Aug

Laborde Products completes first OSV repower project

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newspropulsion

(COVINGTON, La.) — Laborde Products recently repowered M/V Mary Cheramie, marking the company’s first offshore supply vessel (OSV) repower project. The vessel, owned by Cheramie Marine, now features two Mitsubishi Tier 3 S12R engines, each delivering 1,260 hp at 1,600 rpm, replacing the older Caterpillar 3512 engines. The new engines boast a fully mechanical design, simplifying maintenance and operation while…

21 Aug

Silver Ships trains Montenegrin navy on four newbuilds

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Silver Ships recently completed reactivation and crew familiarization training on four coastal fast response boats (CFRBs) that were recently delivered to the Montenegrin navy. Training took place over two weeks and culminated with a graduation ceremony attended by officials from the Montenegrin navy, Montenegrin Ministry of Defense and the U.S. Embassy. U.S. Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke was…

07 Aug

AOTOS Awards: TOTE’s Nolan, SIU’s Tellez, Fairwater’s Thorogood

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsLicensing and training, shipping

(NEW YORK) — The United Seamen’s Service (USS) will present its 55th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards to Tim Nolan, president and chief executive officer of the TOTE Group, Augustin “Augie” Tellez, executive vice president of the Seafarers International Union (SIU), and Daniel Thorogood, chief executive officer of Fairwater. A special AOTOS recognition plaque will be presented…

07 Aug

Shipbuilders council honors Sen. Kaine for industry support

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(WASHINGTON) — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has presented U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., with the SCA Maritime Leadership Award. The award is given annually to national leaders who demonstrate outstanding dedication and support for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry. “Sen. Kaine's commitment to advancing the maritime…

05 Aug

Dee Burch takes helm at Gunderson Marine & Iron

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(PORTLAND, Ore.) — Gunderson Marine & Iron has announced that Dee Burch, a veteran leader and marine industry trailblazer, is now the sole proprietor of the company. Recently acquiring all shares of Gunderson, Burch assumes the active role of president, managing day-to-day operations. His industry knowledge and longstanding involvement as part-owner uniquely position him to drive the company toward future…

19 Jul

ABB to provide propulsion systems for new WSF hybrid ferries

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Hybrids, propulsion

(ZURICH, Switzerland and SEATTLE) — ABB has been awarded a contract by Washington State Ferries (WSF) to serve as the propulsion single-source vendor (PSSV) for its groundbreaking new hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries. This project marks a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable maritime transportation in the United States and beyond, with ABB playing a pivotal role in the development and…