BRIX Marine delivers new Bridge Cat 49

The latest vessel delivered by Port Angeles, Wash., based BRIX Marine, the Bridge Cat 49 (BC49) is set to go to work in Canadian waters. It has been built for Vancouver, B.C., based Bridgemans Services Group to provide safe and reliable workforce transportation and meets Transport Canada passenger vessel requirements.

Bridgemans selected BRIX Marine to develop the Bridge Cat 49 (BC49) to join its growing fleet, which supports personnel and cargo transport, marine services, and workboat...

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BRIX Marine unveils plans for new manufacturing facility

Port Angeles facility expansion

As regular readers will know, Port Angeles, Wash.-based BRIX Marine has been keeping busy lately. Now it has announced that it is to expand its manufacturing facility in Port Angeles.

The new facility, spanning over 35,000 square feet,, will enable BRIX Marine to increase its overall production capacity and expand its product portfolio. Located along Marine Drive in Port Angeles, the new location will have direct access to the Port Angeles Boat Haven via Marine Travelift. The development will...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/brix-marine-unveils-plans-for-new-manufacturing-facility/

BRIX Marine launches three new foil assist cats for Napali Experience

Na Pali Experience boat seating

Port Angeles, Wash.-based aluminum boat specialist BRIX Marine has launched three new custom-built 34-foot foil assist catamarans for Kaua’i, Hawaii, boat tour operator Na Pali Experience.

Designed in collaboration with Jutson Marine Design, the boats are built to enhance the operator’s guided tour experience with improved safety, speed, and passenger comfort.

“We are thrilled to partner with BRIX Marine on these innovative boats,” said Nathaniel Fisher, founder/owner of Na Pali Experience....

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/brix-marine-launches-three-new-foil-assist-cats-for-napali-experience/

BRIX Marine starts pre-build of new catamaran research vessel

catamaran research vessel profile

Port Angeles, Wash.-based aluminum boat specialist BRIX Marine reports that it has started the pre-build of a new 44-foot catamaran research vessel designed for year-round environmental research along Connecticut’s coast.

Being built for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) and commissioned by the Long Island Sound Study (LISS), the vessel will play a key role in marine and water quality research, expanding on the work of the existing monohulled RV John...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/brix-marine-starts-pre-build-of-new-catamaran-research-vessel/

New BRIX Marine LandingCat is en route to Alaska

LandingCat on TraveLift

Following its launch by Port Angeles, Wash., based BRIX Marine, the 4615-HTC LandingCat OMC is now en route to serve the Chenega community in Alaska. There it is set to become a versatile construction workhorse for Prince William Sound, capable of hauling freight and equipment to remote locations.

“Chenega Corporation sought to custom-build a boat specific to our needs for accessing the village and our surrounding properties, as well as supporting commercial customers with a variety of small...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/shipyard-news/new-brix-marine-landingcat-is-en-route-to-alaska/

BRIX Marine building first in new 4615-HTC landing craft line

4615-HTC landing craft

Currently under construction at Port Angeles, Wash., based BRIX Marine, the Chenega is the first in the company’s new 4615-HTC landing craft line.

The new 4615-HTC landing craft is of robust construction featuring 5086 alloy aluminum hull skins and 5052 alloy aluminum interior transverse frames. Its catamaran hull form, certified by USCG Builder’s Certification, ensures stability and adaptability in various maritime environments.

Designed for operational efficiency and crew safety, the 4615-HTC...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/brix-marine-building-first-in-new-4615-htc-landing-craft-line/

Washington boatbuilder unveils new survey launch

Port Angeles, Washington-based boatbuilder Brix Marine has completed construction of the first unit in a new series of marine surveying vessels. The all-aluminium Lugudi Barana measures 30 by 10 feet (9.1 by three metres) and is powered by two 200hp (149kW) outboard engines. The hull skins,...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/specialised-fields/marine-research-and-training/washington-boatbuilder-unveils-new-survey-launch/

BRIX Marine delivers shark diving boat

Interior of shark diving boat

Two of the more recent deliveries from BRIX Marine that we’ve covered here were whale watching boats. The latest delivery from the Port Angeles, Wash., based boatbuilder is a little different: a 40-foot long by 14-foot beam high-tunnel catamaran shark diving boat, the Kamohoali’i.

Purpose-built for shark diving specialist Haleiwa Shark Tours on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, the Kamohoali’i is a USCG Subchapter “T” vessel inspected for 29 passengers plus two crew and is powered by twin Volvo...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/shipyards/brix-marine-delivers-shark-diving-boat/

BRIX Marine delivers cutting-edge whale watching boat

Side vew of whale watching boat

Hard on the heels of handing over the research vessel Kaiao to the Pacific Whale Foundation in Hawaii, Port Angeles, Wash., based BRIX Marine recently delivered the whale watching boat Eagle to Allen Marine Whale Watching Tours in Alaska. While the 30-foot Kaiao is part of the BRIX Marine LabCat portfolio., the 48 foot long by 18 foot beam, 4818-HTC Eagle is the latest addition to the company’s PaxCat portfolio.

Photo: BRIX Marine

Designed in collaboration with Allen Marine Whale Watching Tours,...

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Brix Marine delivers new Liberty National Golf Club vessel

Brix Marine (formerly Armstrong Marine USA), Port Angeles, Wash., has delivered a new 4615-CTC luxury water taxi, Liberty National I, to Liberty National Golf Club after successful launch and sea trials in Port Angeles Harbor. Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, N.J., selected the Brix Marine design last year and will utilize the planing catamaran to transport passengers between North Cove Marina in New York and the private club’s dock in New Jersey.

Liberty National I carries a USCG COI...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/brix-marine-delivers-new-liberty-national-golf-club-vessel/