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09 Mar

Hanwha Philly delivers NSMV to Maine Maritime Academy

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsLicensing and training, shipbuilding

(PHILADELPHIA) — Hanwha Philly Shipyard, in coordination with TOTE Services, delivered the third of five national security multi-mission vessels (NSMVs) to the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) on Thursday. The new vessel, State of Maine, will be home-ported at Maine Maritime Academy. State of Maine will be repositioned to Portland, Maine, next month for an official arrival ceremony and formal handover…

27 Feb

Bollinger delivers fourth FRC to be home-ported in Guam

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding, U.S. Coast Guard

(KEY WEST, Fla.) — The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday accepted delivery of the 62nd fast response cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), in Key West. Built by Bollinger Shipyards, it is the fourth FRC to be home-ported in Guam. "Accepting delivery of the Vincent Danz, Guam’s newest fast response cutter, demonstrates the Coast Guard’s enduring commitment to the security…

26 Feb

Gunderson-built docking pier arrives in Antarctica

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding, Tugboats and towing

(PORTLAND, Ore.) — The McMurdo docking pier, constructed by Gunderson Marine & Iron and designed by Glosten for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has arrived at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, following a 9,159-nautical-mile voyage across the Pacific Ocean and Southern Ocean. The pier, towed from the Pacific Northwest by TradeWinds Towing, was underway for 69 days, averaging 5.5 knots over…

23 Feb

All American adding newbuild for Alaska tour operator

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding

(BELLINGHAM, Wash.) — All American Marine (AAM) has announced that it is constructing a sister ship to Chugach Express for Phillips Cruises & Tours. Building on the performance of Chugach Express, the new high-speed, long-range eco-tour vessel will operate daily in Prince William Sound and be home-ported in Whittier, Alaska. Developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design, the 84-by-31-foot…

23 Feb

ABB selects Corvus battery systems for new WSF hybrid ferries

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsferries, Hybrids, shipbuilding

(BERGEN, Norway and SEATTLE) — Corvus Energy has been selected by ABB’s Marine & Ports Division to supply battery energy storage systems (ESS) for two new hybrid electric ferries for Washington State Ferries (WSF). The contract also includes an option for a third vessel. Washington State Ferries manages the largest ferry system in the United States, operating 21 auto-passenger ferries…

20 Feb

Incat, SWITCH developing hydrogen fuel cell ferry for NY

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsHydrogen, propulsion, shipbuilding

(NEW YORK) — Global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther has begun detailed development and naval architecture on a hydrogen fuel cell-electric fast ferry design, with initial deployment targeted for New York waters. Incat Crowther is working on the design and regulatory approval process for the new 92-foot vessel in partnership with zero-emission vessel developer SWITCH Maritime. The project includes a global…

18 Feb

Silver Ships completes 32-vessel contract for Marine Corps

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding

(THEODORE, Ala.) — Silver Ships, a leading manufacturer of military aluminum workboats, has completed, tested and delivered the final assault amphibian safety boat (AASB) for its contract with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. Silver Ships has now delivered 32 AASBs on time or early since production began in late 2022. The AASB, a custom-built variant of Silver…

16 Feb

Coast Guard commissions sixth FRC for Arctic District

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding, U.S. Coast Guard

(KODIAK, Alaska) — The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned Frederick Mann, the service's sixth Arctic District fast response cutter (FRC), during a ceremony Friday in Kodiak, Alaska. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander of the Arctic District. Members of the Mann family were also in attendance, including the cutter’s sponsor, Mrs. Eugenia "Jeannie" Mann Hyder, niece…

12 Feb

Senesco to build hybrid ferry for Delaware Bay service

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsferries, Hybrids, shipbuilding

(NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.) — Senesco Marine has been awarded a contract by the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) to construct and outfit a new diesel-electric hybrid passenger and vehicle ferry for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry service. The project is expected to support up to 200 Rhode Island jobs over the course of construction, including skilled trades such as welding,…

11 Feb

Damen, Boston firm teaming on autonomous ships for U.S. Navy

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsAutonomous vessels, shipbuilding

(GDANSK, Poland) — Damen Shipyards Group has announced a license agreement with Blue Water Autonomy, a Boston-based technology and shipbuilding company. Under the agreement, Blue Water Autonomy will construct its first vessel in the Liberty class. Designed by the two companies in partnership, Liberty is a 197-foot steel autonomous ship with a range of over 10,000 nautical miles and over…