How To Keep Superyacht COVID Free

It is a problem not many us have to consider: how to ensure your multimillion dollar superyacht remains a coronavirus-free zone despite taking on board crew from around the world, says an article published in The Guardian.

What Is The Solution?

But for the billionaire owners of floating luxury homes there is now a solution – a very expensive one, naturally. An Australian naval architecture firm is launching a new double-hulled support vessel, in which new crew and guests can isolate while they...

https://mfame.guru/how-to-keep-superyacht-covid-free/

Armstrong Marine USA delivers Glacier Bay pilot boat

Armstrong Marine USA, Port Angeles, Wash., recently delivered the 45’8″x16′ semi-displacement catamaran, Serac, to the National Park Service (NPS) for use in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. NPS selected Armstrong Marine’s proposal to build the Jutson Marine design in a competitive solicitation process last year. The vessel will be utilized for crew/cargo transfer and pilot operations in the park.

The shaft and wheel propulsion system is comprised of twin John Deere 200-hp diesel engines,

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/armstrong-marine-usa-delivers-glacier-bay-pilot-boat/

Metal Shark debuts 48-meter catamaran expedition yacht

USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has introduced a 48-meter (158’x39′) aluminum catamaran expedition yacht.

The new Metal Shark M48, named Magnet, is the first build in the company’s Metal Shark Yachts portfolio of high-speed, long range catamaran expedition yachts, which has just been announced. The new lineup also includes the M30 — 30 meters (100′) and M70 — 70 meters (231′).

Magnet is the first-ever private yacht built by Metal Shark, a diversified builder of aluminum and steel vessels for...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/metal-shark-debuts-48-meter-catamaran-expedition-yacht/

Tasmanian tour boat operator orders its eighth Incat Crowther vessel

Tasmanian tour boat operator World Heritage Cruises has ordered its eighth Incat Crowther designed vessel. Currently under construction at the Richardson Devine Marine shipyard in Hobart, the 220 passenger, 35 meter long by 10 meter beam catamaran will incorporate many of the features that have proven successful in the operator’s current Incat Crowther 35, Harbour Master.

Harbour Master‘s appeal as an efficient and stable platform has drawn expressions of interest from potential buyers and World...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/tasmanian-tour-boat-operator-orders-its-eight-incat-crowther-vessel/

Austal Vietnam launches its first ship

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) reports that Austal Vietnam has successfully launched Hull 397, a 94 meter high-speed catamaran for the National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCo) of Trinidad and Tobago, from its shipyard in Vũng Tàu.

The vehicle-passenger ferry, to be known as APT James, is the first vessel to be constructed by Austal Vietnam. Its launch comes just 20 months after the official opening of the shipyard in November 2018.

The vessel is now in the final stages of fit out, prior to...

https://www.marinelog.com/coastal/ferries/austal-vietnam-launches-its-first-ship/

Armstrong Marine building water taxi for N.J. golf club

The 46′ x15′ planing catamaran, dubbed Liberty National I, is currently under construction at Armstrong Marine USA’s Port Angeles, Wash., facility. Completion is slated for this spring. Jersey City, N.J.-based Liberty National Golf Club selected the Armstrong Marine USA 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 USCG COI for 30 passengers and two crew, Liberty National I will accommodate the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/armstrong-marine-building-water-taxi-for-n-j-golf-club/

All American Marine completes 73′ patrol boat for Texas

All American Marine Inc. (AAM) has completed construction and launched an innovative aluminum catamaran. The vessel will serve an integral role patrolling both Texas state and federal waters for the law enforcement division of Texas Parks and Wildlife. The 80′ x27′ (OAL) Captain Murchison features twin Caterpillar C18 ACERT D engines, with HamiltonJet HM 521 waterjets and is built to USCG Subchapter T standards.

The state-of-the-art hydrofoil assisted vessel, from Teknicraft Design, will combine...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/all-american-marine-completes-73-patrol-boat-for-texas/