RAL z-drive tug delivered to Svitzer Australia
15 Jan

RAL z-drive tug delivered to Svitzer Australia

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Shipbuilding
(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — Svitzer Australia recently took the delivery of the Robert Allan Ltd. (RAL) designed RAstar 3000-W series ASD tug, Svitzer North, from ASL Shipyard, Singapore. The design was developed in close co-operation with Svitzer’s operations team, to meet the unique demands of the Port of Geraldton, Western Australia. With over 400 ship visits per year, the port’s…
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Silver Ships refurbishes Mississippi workboat for offshore research duty
14 Jan

Silver Ships refurbishes Mississippi workboat for offshore research duty

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Shipbuilding
(MOBILE, Ala.) — Silver Ships has announced the delivery of a refurbished 48-foot workboat to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). The vessel in its original state was an Endeavor 45 built by Silver Ships in 2008 for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR). The transformation from an Endeavor 45 constructed as a cabin patrol vessel for Mississippi DMR…
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All American to build research boat for Bluetide Puerto Rico
11 Jan

All American to build research boat for Bluetide Puerto Rico

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(BELLINGHAM, Wash.) — All American Marine has secured a contract to construct a research vessel for Bluetide Puerto Rico. The 73-by-26-foot aluminum catamaran will be constructed to U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T standards for use on both near coastal and ocean routes. The twin-engine vessel will be Bluetide's first for its marine research, education, innovation and conservation work based out…
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Halter Marine upgrades launch way for polar security cutter
06 Jan

Halter Marine upgrades launch way for polar security cutter

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — The polar security cutter (PSC) is rapidly progressing through the detailed design phase, and Halter Marine is actively preparing for its construction. In July 2021, Halter Marine will complete upgrades to the launch way area where the PSC will be constructed. The 460-foot icebreaker is the heaviest vessel per foot of length that Halter Marine has constructed…
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New survey focuses on coastal hazards facing US shipbuilders
04 Jan

New survey focuses on coastal hazards facing US shipbuilders

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(KINGSTON, R.I.) — The University of Rhode Island Department of Marine Affairs, in partnership with the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, is conducting an online survey of over 120 U.S. shipyards that build, repair, maintain, modernize and supply the nation’s domestic fleet. The purpose of the survey, which runs through March, focuses on the existing and developing…
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Thoma-Sea gets design and build contract for two NOAA ships
04 Jan

Thoma-Sea gets design and build contract for two NOAA ships

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(WASHINGTON) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s effort to recapitalize its aging fleet of research ships took a major step forward on Dec. 31 with the U.S. Navy’s award of a $178 million contract to Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC of Houma, La., for the detailed design and construction of two new oceanographic ships for the agency. NOAA is acquiring…
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Brix delivers luxury water taxi to New Jersey golf club
30 Dec

Brix delivers luxury water taxi to New Jersey golf club

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(JERSEY CITY, N.J.) — Brix Marine (formerly Armstrong Marine USA) of Port Angeles, Wash., has delivered a new luxury water taxi, Liberty National I, to Liberty National Golf Club after successful launch and sea trials in Port Angeles Harbor. Liberty National Golf Club selected the Brix Marine design last year and will utilize the planing catamaran to transport passengers between…
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Congress approves funding for Texas A&M training ship
22 Dec

Congress approves funding for Texas A&M training ship

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(WASHINGTON) — Congress has approved $390 million to fund construction of a fourth national security multi-mission vessel (NSMV), which will be assigned to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston. The ship will serve as a training platform for future merchant mariners and offer a critical disaster resource in the Gulf Coast. The ship is expected…
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