The 120m long ships, to be completed to Finnish/Swedish Ice Class 1A requirements, will be chartered to Finnish forestry company UPM for operation in the Baltic and North Seas. Each will be propelled by a Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engine driving a Wärtsilä controllable pitch propeller through a Wärtsilä gearbox fitted with an integrated power pack. A 250 m3 capacity Wär...
Converted from the 24-year-old casino boat Kanesville Queen by Gulf Island Shipyards at Houma, Louisiana, the vessel makes use of four Caterpillar 3516 diesel-electric generators of a combined 5,760kW output powering three 650hp electric drive motors turning three Schottel SRP 330 rudder propellers to give a service speed of 12-knots. In addition, a pair of Schottel 3...
The temperature screening technology involves using a camera detection system to monitor the temperature of passengers. In the beginning it will be trialled as an option for foot passengers joining ships to help support infection control onboard. If successful the technology could then be used elsewhere in the port. Mike Sellers Portsmouth International Port’s dire...
The Multi Cat 1908, named Patricia Matheson, has been handed over to Isle of Mull-based Inverlussa Marine Services. The company supplies vessels to service contracts for amongst others, the offshore wind and fish-farming sectors, throughout the UK and Europe. Patricia Matheson will be the 12th vessel in the company’s fleet and its first Damen vessel. The vessel will...
Commissioned by the province of Friesland in the north of the country this patrol boat has been designed by the experienced team at Vripack and it follows on from experience with a 19 metre electric patrol boat that was recently delivered by the Niestern Sander shipyard. To be called PW10 this patrol boat is being designed to be capable of carrying out extensive patrol d...
The reference concerns the recently announced partnership between New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland Limited and Damen Shipyards Group to develop a fully electric shiphandling tug, part of the former’s declared intention to conduct emissions-free operations by 2040. There are two noteworthy aspects to this item of news, firstly the all-electric feature of the vessel’s op...
JRC/Alphatron Marine's integrated bridge systems contract is with US-based Seabulk Towing Inc, a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. The systems will feature on two upgraded ART 90-98US tugs, and two new Rapport 3000, currently being built at Master Boat Builders. New World Electronics, a dealer of JRC/Alphatron Marine since 2001, will be providing and installing the ...
Laborde Products has represented Mitsubishi since 1998 as the Gulf Coast and inland waterways distributor for Mitsubishi Heavy Duty Marine Engines. Laborde is headed up by Brian Laborde, the son of its founder Tracy Laborde. “We welcome the challenge to expand the Mitsubishi Marine business along the East Coast and believe the consolidation of the territory will provi...
“We are taking prudent and aggressive measures to respond to the rapidly evolving Covid-19 crisis as well as the significant reduction in the global oil and gas prices,” John H. Batten, the Racine, Wis.-based company’s CEO, said in a statement. The company has seen decreased demand across many of the company’s global markets. Thus, Twin Disc said it is taking the foll...
The 386-passenger, five-deck Viking Mississippi will sail between New Orleans and St. Paul, Minn., the company, which has 79 vessels operating worldwide, said this week. Switzerland-based Viking’s plans to enter the booming U.S. market surfaced seven years ago soon after American Cruise Lines (ACL) and American Queen Steamboat Co. started regular overnight inland rive...
The Special Recreational Vessels Bill 2019 was introduced by the Australian government on November 27. The legislation is set to reverse restrictions that have previously prevented the foreign owned superyacht fleet from operating commercially in Australian waters unless the vessel was fully imported. Superyacht Australia, which represents the Australian superyacht...
Plymouth-based MSubs Ltd are to provide the Royal Navy with a 30m underwater vehicle with a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles. Acquired through the Defence and Securities Accelerator – a collaboration between the MoD, industry and academia – the Manta XLUUV (Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle) was originally designed and built in 14 months. In use, Manta cou...
The foredeck is sized to fit a Kawasaki Mule with its own pumping capability. The vessel carries a Darley PSDE 1,500 gpm, 364-hp fire pump that can produce up to 2,000 gpm at 5,000 rpm. The main monitor is an Akron Apollo with quick release 2″x2.5″ hose lines. The aft deck is designed to carry 10 people under the covered roof for means of medical support or evacuation...
The four-decked, welded-steel, USCG Subchapter M-compliant towboat Stephanie Pasentine which bears the distinction of being Louisiana-based Metal Shark’s first-ever steel newbuild and also its first inland towboat, was designed by John W. Gilbert Associates Inc. The vessel’s twin Caterpillar 3512C marine diesel engines deliver 2,011 hp each at 1,600 rpm and turn 100″x...
The award was announced by the Department of Defense following competition among several major U.S. shipyards. The contract offers Marinette, Wis.-based FMM the option to build and deliver up to 10 ships, as well as post-delivery availability support, engineering and class services, crew familiarization, training, equipment, and provisioned item orders. According to the ...
Designed by Teknicraft in Auckland, New Zealand, these identical Subchapter T-certified vessels were constructed at All American’s 57,000-sq.-ft. facility on Bellingham Bay. These vessels will be a part of GWA’s multifaceted tourism experience based in downtown Seattle. The sistership will be launched in June. The new vessels will combine innovative design features to...
Crowley will operate the 483-foot ATB for Alaska-based Petro Star Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC) under a long-term charter. Crowley Fuels is the Alaska-based petroleum transportation, distribution and sales unit of Crowley Maritime Corp. The ATB unit consists of the twin Z-drive, 7,000-hp, 128’x85’x19′ tug Aveogan paired wi...
Designed in-house, the new 55 Defiant Pilot being built for the Pascagoula Pilots is the latest evolution in Metal Shark’s pilot boat lineup. The vessel incorporates the “faceted hull” design initially developed by Metal Shark for the Navy’s 40 PB patrol boat program and features an enhanced version of the Louisiana boatbuilder’s “pillarless glass” in a two-tiered, rever...
A very fine bow entry is the critical design feature of all the Interceptor model line. Its high-speed rough water performance allows the operators to go offshore to inspect incoming ships before they enter the port for nuclear and chemical hazardous contaminants. The boat is designed for rough water with structure design to ISO 12215 and, equally important, stability...
The towboat utilizes a time-proven design concept that has been enhanced to modern standards through advanced engineering analysis. Efficient operation and attention to crew accommodations and noise reduction were emphasized in the design process. Designed by MiNO Marine LLC, New Orleans, the vessel has a unique hull form to ensure adequate water flow to the propellers i...
Main propulsion comes from twin Cummins QSB6.7 diesel engines, producing 480 hp each. The mains connect to HamiltonJet HJ292 waterjets through ZF 280 transmissions. During builders trials the vessel’s top speed was 33 knots with 3⁄4 fuel and water, and five people on board. Tankage includes 300 gals. of fuel and 20 gals. fresh water. Scantling, keel bar and plating wa...
Designed by Incat Crowther, the first two low emission EPA Tier 4 compliant 354-passenger ferries, named H401 and Curiosity, will join the fleet of the still expanding NYC Ferry by Hornblower. The Incat Crowther Digital Ship design package allowed identical vessels to be constructed at independent shipyards. Main propulsion comes from twin Baudouin 12M26.3 Tier 4 dies...
Since the Chesapeake-class pilot boat was introduced by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard in 2003, 21 have been delivered to 11 pilot associations throughout the U.S. With a deep-V hull designed by Ray Hunt Design, the new all-aluminum launch will measure 52.6’x16.8′, with a 4.8′ draft. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D16, Tier 3-certified diesel engines, each producing 641 h...
The towboat is powered by a pair of Laborde Products-supplied Mitsubishi S6R2-Y3MPTAW Tier 3 diesel marine engines rated at 803 hp at 1,400 rpm each. The engines are coupled to Twin Disc 5321 gears. Laborde Products also provided two Northern Lights M65C13.2S 65-kW Tier 3 electronic controlled generators. The towboat is also outfitted with RW Fernstrum keel coolers. A...
The FRC is an operational “game changer,” according to senior Coast Guard officials. The FRC is consistently being considered and utilized for a broader mission within the Coast Guard and other branches of the U.S. armed services due to the success of the platform and the FRC’s expanded operational reach and capabilities, including the ability to transform and adapt to t...
The new 6,770-hp tug is powered by 3516E Tier 4 Caterpillar engines with twin Schottel SRP 490 Z-drive units. She achieved over 84 metric tons during her ABS bollard pull certification. The Eileen McAllister will soon join her sister vessel, the Tate McAllister, as the most powerful tug in Port Everglades, Fla. Combining her eco-friendly CAT engines with Markey winche...
The Philadelphia-based shipyard will build up to five new ships, with 21’4″ drafts, to provide world-class maritime training for the U.S.’s future mariners and to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in times of need. In May 2019, TOTE Services contracted with Marad as the vessel construction manager to deliver up to five NSMVs. This occurred after Cong...
“Today represents not only the continuation of production for the Coast Guard’s future replacement of their 210-foot and 270-foot-class medium endurance cutters, but also an important step in the continuing recovery of northwest Florida and ESG post-Hurricane Michael,” Eastern’s President Joey D’Isernia said in a statement. “Looking back on the condition of our shipyard...
Jersey City, N.J.-based Liberty National Golf Club selected the Armstrong Marine design last year. The vessel will transport passengers between North Cove Marina in New York and the private club’s dock in New Jersey. With a Coast Guard COI for 30 passengers and two crew, Liberty National I will accommodate the club’s robust membership. The vessel will feature twin Yam...
This includes the following cruises and associated cruise tours: All remaining Alaska cruises on Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess All remaining Europe and Transatlantic cruises on Enchanted Princess, Regal Princess, Sky Princess, Crown Princess and Island Princess Summer Caribbean cruises and all Canada and New England cruises on Caribbean Princess and Sky Princes...
Seakeeper has launched its smallest, most affordable boat stabiliser ever. Designed for models from 23-30ft weighing up to 5.5 tonnes, the new Seakeeper 1 will cost less than £13,000 ($14,900) when deliveries start in June. As with the Seakeeper 2 and 3 models, it runs off a 12V DC battery power rather than a 240V generator. That means it can be used on everything fro...
Since 2010, EcoTank has developed unique Eco-friendly decontamination processes and services in order to avoid using highly toxic product in the nature while 100% natural methodologies do exist to decontaminate public places and not dump large quantities of chemicals in our rivers, seas and oceans. 3 Step process: 168 ˚steam, oxygenated water and EcoCert natural detergen...
First to arrive will be the Prestige X70 at the Cannes boat show in September. Sharing its hull with the Prestige 680 but featuring a radically different deck and superstructure, it is being likened to having your own private floating island. Central to this claim is an innovative layout that puts the sidedecks at flybridge level so that the cockpit, saloon and forwar...
With this certification, Fischer Panda fulfils the requirements for the most important marine bus communication and is allowed to mark its compatible xSeries and iSeries generators with the NMEA 2000 logo. Communication between certified Fischer Panda generators and the NMEA 2000 bus is achieved by using an NMEA adaptor. This simplifies the integration of Fischer Pand...
The yard, which has been successfully building and selling Neel sailing trimarans for over 10 years, now plans to develop a dedicated range of blue-water power trimarans under the brand name Leen (Neel spelled backwards). First to arrive will be a Leen 56 in early 2021, followed shortly after by a Leen 72. As well as an extensive main deck area, the principal benefit ...
Called the Spearfish 32, its hull will be built using the last iteration of the original Fairey Marine Spearfish moulds. Featuring the same deep-vee shape that Fairey’s legendary designer Alan Burnard spent more than 25 years perfecting, it is claimed to stand comparison with anything being built today. New deck and cockpit mouldings give it a sleeker, more modern ...
