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09 Jan

Saronic, Hornbeck partnering on autonomous OSVs

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsAI, Autonomous vessels, shipbuilding, technology

(AUSTIN, Texas) — Saronic has announced a strategic partnership with Hornbeck Offshore Services, a leading provider of technologically advanced, high-specification offshore service vessels (OSVs) serving the energy and defense industries, to accelerate innovation and deployment of autonomous platforms, advanced software, and maritime solutions to those markets. As part of the agreement, Saronic and Hornbeck intend to pursue commercial solutions to…

07 Jan

Autonomous-vessel developer acquires Metal Shark

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsAI, shipbuilding, technology

(MIAMI) — Magnet Defense, a developer of fully autonomous national security maritime platforms for fleet operations and missile defense missions, has officially completed its acquisition of Metal Shark, a leading designer and shipbuilder of maritime platforms for defense and law enforcement missions. The combination of Magnet Defense and Metal Shark offers U.S. and allied militaries a leading supplier of AI-enabled…

06 Jan

Gladding-Hearn delivers second Baltimore-class launch

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsPilots, shipbuilding

(SOMERSET, Mass.) — The Association of Maryland Pilots has received a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp. The high-speed vessel, Federal Hill, is a sister ship to the operator's first Baltimore-class launch, delivered by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard four years ago. With a length overall of 48.5 feet, beam of 15.6 feet, and draft of 4 feet, the…

05 Jan

Master Boat launches RApport 2800 tug for Gulf LNG

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingshipbuilding

(CODEN, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders on Monday announced the launch of the tugboat Jill, marking a major milestone in its ongoing partnership with Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur LLC, a joint venture comprised of Bay-Houston Management, Bay Towing, Moran Towing Corp., and Suderman & Young Towing Company. Together, the Gulf LNG partners have more than 400 years of…

05 Jan

Mare Island Dry Dock closes after losing Coast Guard contract

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipbuilding, U.S. Coast Guard

(VALLEJO, Calif.) — Mare Island Dry Dock (MIDD) has informed the city of Vallejo that it has permanently closed its Mare Island facility, resulting in the loss of more than 80 full-time union and non-union jobs. The commercial dry-dock company, providing repair services to the maritime industry since 2013, has been a significant contributor to the local economy, supporting jobs…

30 Dec

Lyman-Morse to build three solar ferries for Merrimack Valley

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newspropulsion, shipbuilding, technology

(THOMASTON, Maine) — Lyman-Morse, a Maine-based boatbuilder, has been awarded the contract to design and build three solar-powered ferries for MeVa Transit, operator of public bus service in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts. The Lyman-Morse Workboats Division was selected through a competitive “value bid” process that considered overall design, materials and performance – not just price. The company’s winning…

29 Dec

Bollinger gets contract for up to four Arctic security cutters

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsIcebreakers, shipbuilding, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday announced the award of two contracts to build up to six Arctic security cutters (ASCs), ships designed to break through and navigate ice-covered waters. Contracts were awarded to Rauma Marine Constructions of Rauma, Finland, and Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, La. The Arctic security cutters will defend U.S. sovereignty, secure critical shipping lanes,…

22 Dec

NASSCO delivers fifth John Lewis-class oiler to Navy

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsMilitary Sealift Command, shipbuilding

(SAN DIEGO) — General Dynamics NASSCO delivered USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, to the U.S. Navy on Tuesday. Delivery follows the successful completion of sea trials to test the readiness and capability of the ship and to validate requirements. “The delivery of USNS Lucy Stone will provide our fleet with another oiler, enhancing our…

19 Dec

Shipbuilder sought for all-electric ferries in San Diego

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsferries, Ports, propulsion, shipbuilding

(SAN DIEGO) — Flagship Cruises & Events, in partnership with Aurora Marine Design and with the support from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, has released an official bid package inviting shipyards to compete for the opportunity to build California’s first newly constructed all-electric passenger ferries. This milestone marks a pivotal step in the San Diego Zero-Emission Sustainable…

17 Dec

Eastern launches first of four escort tugs for Saltchuk

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & Towingshipbuilding

(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group has launched the first of the four Saltchuk escort tugs, marking substantial progress on this significant fleet renewal program. “We are proud to advance this important project for Saltchuk Marine and look forward to continued progress as we move toward delivering these high-quality escort tugs,” said Joey D’Isernia, CEO of Eastern Shipbuilding Group.…