BRIX delivers offshore passenger catamaran to St. Lucia
23 Jun

BRIX delivers offshore passenger catamaran to St. Lucia

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(PORT ANGELES, Wash.) — BRIX Marine has delivered It’s About Time, a custom-built 4818-HTC offshore passenger catamaran from the company's PaxCat lineup, built for FunToSee Island Ferry of Castries, St. Lucia. This marks the second vessel BRIX Marine has built for FunToSee Island, continuing a growing partnership between the two companies. Stretching 55 feet, 6 inches overall with an 18-foot…
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American christens latest Chesapeake-built cruise ship
22 Jun

American christens latest Chesapeake-built cruise ship

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News
(GUILFORD, Conn.) —American Cruise Lines christened American Maverick in Newport, R.I., last week during the ship’s inaugural nine-day New England islands cruise. The celebration took place on board with guests, crew, community partners, and many employees from the line’s headquarters in Connecticut. American Maverick, built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding of Salisbury, Md., is the newest small cruise ship in the country…
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Webb celebrates new class of naval architects, engineers
22 Jun

Webb celebrates new class of naval architects, engineers

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & Training
(GLEN COVE, N.Y.) — Webb Institute on Saturday celebrated the commencement of its newest class of naval architects and marine engineers, sending another group of exceptional graduates into the maritime and defense industries that depend on them. U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-N.Y., delivered the keynote address on the terrace behind Stevenson Taylor Hall and received an honorary doctorate from the…
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New FRC in Guam is second to honor a fallen 9/11 hero
14 Jun

New FRC in Guam is second to honor a fallen 9/11 hero

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(KEY WEST, Fla.) — The U.S. Coast Guard accepted delivery of the 63rd fast response cutter (FRC), Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163), on Thursday in Key West. The vessel from Bollinger Shipyards is the fifth FRC to be home-ported in Guam, joining the recently commissioned Vincent Danz (WPC 1162). The Sentinel-class FRCs replaced the 1980s Island-class 110-foot patrol boats and possess…
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Kodiak, Seward to home-port first Arctic security cutters
12 Jun

Kodiak, Seward to home-port first Arctic security cutters

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard announced it will home-port its first two Arctic security cutters (ASCs) in Kodiak, Alaska, with a third ASC home-ported in Seward when the infrastructure is ready. This follows April’s announcement that the service would home-port its first two ASCs in Alaska. With the first delivery expected in 2028, the Coast Guard is accelerating preparations…
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Hines Furlong Line adds newbuild from Intracoastal Iron Works
09 Jun

Hines Furlong Line adds newbuild from Intracoastal Iron Works

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing,
(BOURG, La.) — Another vessel has moved through construction for Hines Furlong Line, with M/V Bob Nienhuis built at Intracoastal Iron Works in Bourg, La., as part of the company’s ongoing 11-boat program. The 2,400 horsepower towboat, measuring 78 feet by 34 feet by 10 feet, is configured with a triple-screw propulsion system powered by three Mitsubishi S6R2 Tier 3…
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Eastern delivers new ferry to Florida island community
09 Jun

Eastern delivers new ferry to Florida island community

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group has delivered the vehicle-passenger ferry Falcon to the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA). Falcon will provide reliable and modern transportation service to the Fisher Island community. Falcon successfully completed trials prior to delivery and has entered service supporting daily operations between Fisher Island and Miami. “We are honored to deliver the Falcon to…
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Halimar completes new inland towboat for Central Boat Rentals
04 Jun

Halimar completes new inland towboat for Central Boat Rentals

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing,
(MORGAN CITY, La.) — Halimar Shipyard has completed construction of M/V Mr. Bryan, a new twin-screw towboat built for inland service. The towboat is powered by a pair of Mitsubishi Tier 3 S6R2-Y3 engines, each rated at 803 horsepower at 1,400 rpm. The engines were specified to match the vessel’s operating profile and intended inland service. The vessel is owned…
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Crescent adding four more z-drive tugs from Blakeley BoatWorks
03 Jun

Crescent adding four more z-drive tugs from Blakeley BoatWorks

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing,
(MOBILE, Ala.) — Crescent Towing is continuing to strengthen its fleet with the upcoming addition of four 6,000-hp z-drive tugboats. The vessels, built at Blakeley BoatWorks, will further expand the company’s capabilities on the Mississippi River. Crescent Towing will take delivery of the first vessel in 2027, a second in 2028, and two more in 2029. Once delivered, Crescent Towing’s…
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Master Boat launches second tug in series for Maritime Partners
01 Jun

Master Boat launches second tug in series for Maritime Partners

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing,
(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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