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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All American delivers innovative hybrid monohull tour boat
28 May

All American delivers innovative hybrid monohull tour boat

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News, ,
(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
26 May

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

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing,
(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
26 May

Master Boat delivers first of eight new tugs to Maritime Partners

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing
(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
26 May

New Bollinger fast response cutter honors 9/11 hero

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime News,
(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
22 May

Canal Barge repowers towboat with Mitsubishi Tier 3 engines

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towing, ,
(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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