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20 Apr

Silver Ships delivers research boat to NOAA

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuildingshipbuilding

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Silver Ships has announced the recent delivery of a customized Ambar series vessel to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The NOAA vessel is a custom-built Ambar 6 meter (AM600), designed to be operated from NOAA oceangoing ships. At just under 28 feet in length, with a hull length of 20 feet 5 inches, this vessel…

19 Apr

Philly Shipyard confirms award for fifth NSMV

Rich MillerMaritime News, ShipbuildingLicensing and training, shipbuilding

(PHILADELPHIA) — Philly Shipyard on Sunday announced the authorization by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MarAd) and subsequent order from TOTE Services for the construction of one additional national security multi-mission vessel (NSMV). The authorization marks the fifth and final NSMV in the training ship series. This modern vessel will replace the aging training vessel at California State…

19 Apr

Austal USA opens steel shipbuilding facility

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuildingshipbuilding

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Austal USA hosted a curtain-drop ceremony on April 12 to celebrate the opening of the company’s new steel facility in front of over 200 guests, including representatives from the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, federal, state and local government, and the embassy of Australia. “The opening of the new steel manufacturing line at Austal USA means south Alabama…

14 Apr

Silver Ships delivers fire rescue boat to Cape Coral

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuildingshipbuilding

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Silver Ships has delivered a custom fire rescue boat to Florida’s Cape Coral Fire Department, with a second boat on contract. The vessel delivered is the Freedom 30 fireboat and part of Silver Ships’ Freedom series. Vessels in the series feature a reliable hull design and all-welded aluminum. These vessels are typically used for law enforcement and…

14 Apr

Diversified Marine delivers Tier 4 Athena to Crowley

Rich MillerShipbuilding, Tugboats & Towingshipbuilding, technology

(SEATTLE) — Crowley has taken delivery of Athena, its fourth and most powerful Tier 4 ship assist and harbor escort tugboat. The 77-foot Athena provides the agility of its compact size without the sacrifice of power – offering the most bollard pull for a tug under 80 feet in the market. The vessel operates on a pair of Caterpillar Marine…

13 Apr

MarAd announces nearly $20 million in small shipyard grants

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuildingshipbuilding

(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced the availability of nearly $20 million in fiscal year 2022 federal funding to support funding to help modernize small U.S. shipyards and train workforce in this critical sector. MarAd’s Small Shipyard Grant Program strengthens the economic competitiveness of shipyards by providing grants that can be used to purchase…

13 Apr

Conrad to build pair of icebreaking tugs for Army Corps

Rich MillerShipbuilding, Tugboats & Towingshipbuilding

(MORGAN CITY, La.) — Conrad Shipyard has been awarded a contract by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers for the design and construction of two CELRE Detroit icebreaking tugboats. The vessels will handle various pieces of floating equipment on the St. Marys River, upper Great Lakes and Soo Harbor, as well as breaking ice up to 12 inches thick and…

06 Apr

Everett Ship Repair adds second dry dock, floating crane

Rich MillerIndustry News, Shipbuildingshipbuilding

(EVERETT, Wash.) — Everett Ship Repair (ESR) has expanded its operation with the addition of the dry dock Emerald Lifter. With a lifting capacity of 2,000 tons and working deck area of 220 by 62 feet, it will be relocated to the ESR facility at the Port of Everett. ESR is also adding a 150-ton capacity floating crane, which will…

04 Apr

Ingalls launches 10th national security cutter

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuildingshipbuilding

(PASCAGOULA, Miss.) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) launched the Legend-class national security cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) on Saturday at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Launching Calhoun is the first of a series of significant milestone events in bringing the ship to life. “The national security cutters are critically important to the safety and security of our country,” said Kari Wilkinson,…

01 Apr

Canada’s new OFSVs dry-docked for repairs

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuildingshipbuilding

(OTTAWA, Ontario) — The Canadian Coast Guard is closely monitoring problems affecting components on all three of its new offshore fisheries science vessels (OFSVs), CBC News reported. Two components — a propulsion shaft tube and valves controlling seawater intake — have needed repair or replacement on CCGS John Franklin, CCGS Jacques Cartier and CCGS John Cabot. The "classwide" problems included…