Halter Marine gets contract for second polar security cutter
06 Jan

Halter Marine gets contract for second polar security cutter

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — The U.S. Department of the Navy has awarded Halter Marine of Pascagoula, Miss., a fixed-price incentive-firm contract for a second U.S. Coast Guard polar security cutter (PSC), formerly known as the heavy polar icebreaker. Initial efforts under this option will target the purchase of long lead-time materials, specifically the generator sets, necessary to support production while ensuring…
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Seastreak newcomer pushing through dip in demand
01 Dec

Seastreak newcomer pushing through dip in demand

Professional Mariner StaffFerry Boat, Shipbuilding, , , ,
Two years ago, Seastreak LLC took delivery of Seastreak Commodore, a 600-passenger fast ferry, from Gulf Craft of Franklin, La. Designed by Australia-based Incat Crowther, the vessel is the largest of its kind in the United States and was built to meet the burgeoning demand for service in the New York-New Jersey market. Then COVID-19 arrived and passenger traffic took…
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COVID-19 brings uncertainty, fresh challenges for American shipbuilders
22 Nov

COVID-19 brings uncertainty, fresh challenges for American shipbuilders

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Shipbuilding, , , , , ,
U.S. shipbuilders responded with characteristic resolve when the COVID-19 pandemic reached North American shores. Workers adapted to new safety protocols and managers overcame supply chain hiccups to keep projects moving forward. But many of these shipyards now face another challenge altogether: Finding new work to keep their yards humming. “We are getting through it, but we are not through it…
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Matson continues fleet renewal with versatile Kanaloa-class ships
22 Nov

Matson continues fleet renewal with versatile Kanaloa-class ships

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Shipbuilding, ,
Matson Navigation has a proud history in the Pacific dating back more than a century. The 870-foot container/roll-on, roll-off (con-ro) Lurline will build on that legacy well into the future. Lurline is the first of two Kanaloa-class ships built by General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering collaborated with NASSCO on the design for Lurline and…
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Jones Act newbuild signals growing potential from offshore wind
22 Nov

Jones Act newbuild signals growing potential from offshore wind

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Shipbuilding, ,
It’s likely a matter of when, not if, offshore wind power will take off in the United States. WindServe Marine has made an early investment in crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to get ahead of the coming boom. The 3,200-hp catamaran WindServe Odyssey left Senesco Marine in Rhode Island around Labor Day. The vessel has a short-term contract supporting the Coastal…
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Speedy Shearwater creates new opportunities for offshore research
22 Nov

Speedy Shearwater creates new opportunities for offshore research

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Shipbuilding, , , , , ,
The scientists at Duke University Marine Lab had a good idea for what they wanted in a new research vessel. It had to be quick enough to keep pace with the speedy pilot whales, and efficient enough for voyages well offshore. The 77-by-26.5-foot Shearwater checked all the right boxes. The 1,600-hp aluminum catamaran designed by Teknicraft and built by All…
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Military stokes patrol boat demand; Gladding-Hearn leads on pilot boats
22 Nov

Military stokes patrol boat demand; Gladding-Hearn leads on pilot boats

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Shipbuilding, , , , ,
There were plenty of noteworthy small ships built within the last year in the pilot, patrol and fireboat sector. Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding led the market in pilot boat deliveries once again, while Metal Shark completed multiple pilot launches and has a faceted pilot boat under construction now. The patrol boat market remains steady, bolstered by multiple projects for the U.S. Navy.…
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Seaspan delivers again for Canadian science; new RCRVs take shape at Gulf Island
22 Nov

Seaspan delivers again for Canadian science; new RCRVs take shape at Gulf Island

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Shipbuilding, , ,
The promise of new orders and a couple of prominent deliveries — led by the latest addition to Canada’s oceangoing fleet — kept North American shipbuilders engaged in the research and survey sector during the past year. In the wake of the pioneering CCGS Sir John Franklin, Seaspan Shipyards delivered Canada’s second offshore fisheries science vessel (OFSV) in November under…
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Megayacht demand remains strong in North America despite virus impacts
22 Nov

Megayacht demand remains strong in North America despite virus impacts

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Shipbuilding, , , , ,
Twelve months ago, 2020 looked to be a banner year for megayachts. Sales were on the rise, clients were interested and yards were buzzing with projects. The 2019 fall boat shows, which informally kick off the yachting industry’s year, saw record attendance both in terms of exhibitors and visitors. The Marine Industries Association of South Florida reported that the 2019…
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22 Nov

Top 40 index

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Shipbuilding, Uncategorized, , , , , , ,
American Jazz, 345’ Cruise ship Designer/builder: Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Md. Owner/operator: American Cruise Lines, Guilford, Conn. Anini I, 32’ Excursion boat Designer/builder: Armstrong Marine USA, Port Angeles, Wash. Owner/operator: North Shore Charters, Kilauea, Hawaii Aventura, 29’ Patrol boat Designer/builder: Sirocco Marine, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Owner/operator: Aventura Police Department, Aventura, Fla. Bay Voyager II, 37’ Excursion boat Designer/builder: Naiad, Picton, New…
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