Master Boat launches second tug in series for Maritime Partners

Master Boat launches second tug in series for Maritime Partners

(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders recently launched Titan, the second of eight tugboats being built for Maritime Partners LLC. The launch represents another key milestone in the companies’ ongoing partnership and reflects sustained demand for high-performance tug capacity across the maritime and energy sectors. “The launch of Titan reflects what can be accomplished through strong industry partnerships and a…
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All American delivers innovative hybrid monohull tour boat

All American delivers innovative hybrid monohull tour boat

(BELLINGHAM, Wash.) — All American Marine, in partnership with Harbor Breeze Cruises, has announced the delivery of a new 108-by-32.5-foot parallel hybrid passenger vessel after completion of sea trials. El Escudo will now enter deployment in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. Purpose-built to serve harbor tours, whale watch cruises, and special event dining experiences throughout the…
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C&C Marine completes two more towboats in series for Canal Barge

C&C Marine completes two more towboats in series for Canal Barge

(BELLE CHASSE, La.) — C&C Marine & Repair recently delivered Deborah H. Valentine and Cabby H. Boone, the second and third towboats in a four-vessel series for Canal Barge Company. The 2,520-horsepower inland vessels measure 87 feet by 34 feet and are configured with a twin-screw propulsion system powered by Mitsubishi S12R Tier 4 engines, each rated at 1,260 hp…
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Master Boat delivers first of eight new tugs to Maritime Partners

Master Boat delivers first of eight new tugs to Maritime Partners

(CODEN, Ala.) — Representatives from Master Boat Builders, alongside personnel from Maritime Partners LLC, recently gathered to christen Marauder, the first tugboat in an eight‑vessel construction program, at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf in Mobile, Ala. The ceremony celebrated a significant milestone for both companies while honoring the dedicated workforce whose craftsmanship and expertise brought the vessel to…
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New Bollinger fast response cutter honors 9/11 hero

New Bollinger fast response cutter honors 9/11 hero

(NEW YORK) — Bollinger Shipyards on Friday joined senior U.S. Coast Guard officials, distinguished guests, and the family of Vincent Danz at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City for the commissioning ceremony of USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC-1162), a Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC). “On Sept. 11, 2001, our nation witnessed acts of extraordinary courage and…
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Canal Barge repowers towboat with Mitsubishi Tier 3 engines

Canal Barge repowers towboat with Mitsubishi Tier 3 engines

(COVINGTON, La.) — Canal Barge Co. has repowered the towboat Hallie M. Merrick with two Mitsubishi S12R EPA Tier 3 engines rated at 1,100 horsepower at 1,800 rpm. The project was completed at Sterling Shipyard in Port Neches, Texas, with support from Laborde Products, replacing the vessel’s original Cummins KTA38 engines and bringing the towboat in line with Canal Barge’s…
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American Cruise Lines christens new riverboat in Idaho

American Cruise Lines christens new riverboat in Idaho

(GUILFORD, Conn.) — American Cruise Lines christened its latest modern riverboat, American Encore, on May 12 in Lewiston, Idaho. The vessel, built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md., completed sea trials in March and is now operating on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. During the voyage west, American Encore was helmed by Capt. Andrew Gillilan along…
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Eastern Shipbuilding receives SCA’s Improvement in Safety Award

Eastern Shipbuilding receives SCA’s Improvement in Safety Award

(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, announced on Monday that Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has received SCA’s 2026 Improvement in Safety Award for the 2025 calendar year. The annual awards recognize shipyards for their dedication to safety, operational excellence, and accident prevention. Through proactive safety…
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Canada commissions largest science vessel in its fleet

Canada commissions largest science vessel in its fleet

(DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia) — The Canadian Coast Guard on Tuesday officially welcomed Canadian Coast Guard chip (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk to its fleet at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Lena Diab, minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, alongside vessel sponsor Qiallak Nappaaluk, the crew and community members, participated in the traditional breaking of a ceremonial bottle upon…
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