Philly Shipyard, HD Hyundai look to partner on U.S. projects
25 Apr

Philly Shipyard, HD Hyundai look to partner on U.S. projects

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
(PHILADELPHIA) — Philly Shipyard and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a potential business relationship relating to future U.S. government shipbuilding projects as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) projects. The memorandum was signed during a visit from HHI to Philly Shipyard on April 12 and was attended by officials from both…
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New Maine ferry to feature ABB hybrid-electric propulsion
24 Apr

New Maine ferry to feature ABB hybrid-electric propulsion

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, ,
(ZURICH, Switzerland) — ABB has been selected by the Maine Department of Transportation to supply a grid-to-propeller solution for the new double-ended, hybrid-electric ferry that will provide service between the town of Lincolnville and the island community of Islesboro. Due to replace an existing diesel-powered ferry, the new vessel will demonstrate the preference of publicly funded organizations in the U.S.…
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Dakota Creek delivers oil spill response barge for Alaska
23 Apr

Dakota Creek delivers oil spill response barge for Alaska

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(SEATTLE) — Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) has delivered an oil spill response barge to the Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. for operation in the coastal waters of Alaska. The barge, Allison Creek, was specifically designed by Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) to meet the rigorous requirements in Prince William Sound. Allison Creek has a capacity of 13,600 barrels, an overall length…
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SAAM Towage brings all-electric tugs to Port of Vancouver
22 Apr

SAAM Towage brings all-electric tugs to Port of Vancouver

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing, , ,
(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — SAAM Towage and its coalition of partners in the public and private sector have unveiled the first 100 percent electric, zero-emission tugboats that will service local clients in the Port of Vancouver starting this spring. The official launch took place at the Port of Vancouver on April 10 and opened with a traditional welcome from the…
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Royal IHC partnering on Jones Act cable lay vessel
17 Apr

Royal IHC partnering on Jones Act cable lay vessel

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(KINDERDIJK, Netherlands) — Royal IHC and Kalypso Offshore Energy, an emerging contractor for the offshore wind industry in the United States, have signed a letter of intent to build America’s first Jones Act-compliant cable lay vessel (CLV) for the offshore wind market. Kalypso brings experience in offshore wind management as well as U.S. marine operations. Kalypso is committed to providing…
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All American to build research catamaran for Cal Poly
16 Apr

All American to build research catamaran for Cal Poly

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
(BELLINGHAM, Wash.) — All American Marine (AAM) has announced a contract to build an innovative research vessel for the marine sciences program at the California Polytechnical Institute at Humboldt (Cal Poly). The vessel is a 78-by-26.7-foot semi-displacement aluminum catamaran that was developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand. It will incorporate the proven design elements…
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Sea Machines launches new autonomous workboat
16 Apr

Sea Machines launches new autonomous workboat

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(BOSTON) — Sea Machines Robotics has announced the launch of SELKIE, its latest innovation in unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The first model, SELKIE 7, is a 7-meter (23-foot) USV powered by the company's flagship SM300 autonomous command and control system. As the first turnkey autonomous vessel released by Sea Machines, SELKIE is designed for industries ranging from hydrographic surveying and…
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Chesapeake to build two more Project Blue ships for ACL
09 Apr

Chesapeake to build two more Project Blue ships for ACL

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
(GUILFORD, Conn.) — American Cruise Lines (ACL) will be adding two more new small ships in 2025, American Patriot and American Pioneer. These 125-passenger sister ships represent the fifth and sixth ships in the company’s Project Blue series of 12 new small ships for the U.S. market. The ships will be built at the company’s affiliated shipyard, Chesapeake Shipbuilding in…
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Gladding-Hearn delivers refitted launch to Boston Pilots
09 Apr

Gladding-Hearn delivers refitted launch to Boston Pilots

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(SOMERSET, Mass.) — Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp., has delivered the first of the Boston Pilots’ two Chesapeake-class pilot boats undergoing a comprehensive refit. “The vessels are well used and well maintained. Only minor structural repairs were necessary so definitely worthy of refitting,” said Peter Duclos, the shipyard’s co-president. Along with installing new shafts and Brunton propellers, the 53-foot all-aluminum pilot…
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