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Nichols Brothers delivers first of two new ferries to Kitsap Transit

In December 2018, Kitsap Transit, Bremerton, Wash, ordered two new 140’x37’x12′, 250-passenger aluminum vessels from Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB). These vessels, which will also carry 26 bicycles, will provide expedient commuter services to downtown Seattle from both Kingston, Wash. and a planned Southworth, Wash. route.

Mackay Marine was selected to be a part of this team to provide marine electronics systems, technologies, and expertise.

The bow-loading fast ferries, built by NBBB at...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/nichols-brothers-delivers-first-of-two-new-ferries-to-kitsap-transit/

Maid of the Mist launches first all-electric passenger vessels in U.S.

The Maid of the Mist, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, New York Power Authority and ABB announced this week that the Maid of the Mist, the iconic boat tour that has navigated the waters below Niagara Falls since 1846, has launched the first two new all-electric, zero-emission passenger vessels in the U.S. Guests from around the world will now enjoy a smoother, quieter and greener ride when visiting the nation’s oldest state park.

The two catamarans, James...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/maid-of-the-mist-launches-first-all-electric-vessels-in-u-s/

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/

Harvey Gulf introduces ‘Tri-Fuel’ OSV

Harvey Gulf International Marine is now the first and only company in the U.S. to own and operate a “Tri-Fuel” — diesel, LNG, and battery — vessel, Harvey Energy — as well as a vessel bunkering facility, selling both diesel fuel, and LNG. Harvey completed the installation of a Wartsila battery-power system on the Harvey Energy, which was already a dual-fuel vessel capable of fully operating on LNG or diesel, making it a “Tri-Fuel” vessel.

At the same time, the company began operations at its new...

https://www.workboat.com/news/offshore/harvey-gulf-introduces-tri-fuel-osv/

First Cox Powertrain’s 300-hp diesel outboards ready for delivery

There has been a great deal of excitement at Cox Powertrain’s headquarters, Shoreham, UK, these last few weeks. The production line has been in full flow with Cox’s team of engineers working around the clock to meet their next big milestone.

This week Cox watched the first ever production CXO300 diesel outboards come off the assembly line, ready to leave the factory to their global network of distributors. This was a defining moment for everyone at Cox, one which many of the team have been...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/first-cox-powertrains-300-hp-diesel-outboards-ready-for-delivery/

Coast Guard names its first female judge advocate general and chief counsel

The U.S. Coast Guard announced recently that Rear Adm. Melissa Bert has been invested as judge advocate general and chief counsel of the Coast Guard. Bert is the service’s first woman to hold that office.

Bert was most recently the director of Governmental and Public Affairs for the Coast Guard, where she was responsible for external engagement with Congress, the media and other inter-governmental entities.

As judge advocate general and chief counsel, Bert leads a group of legal professionals who...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/us-coast-guard-names-its-first-female-judge-advocate-general-and-chief-counsel/

All American launches first of two 78′ catamarans for Puget Sound

All American Marine Inc. (AAM) launched the first of two 80’x 27′ aluminum catamarans for Great Western Attractions (GWA). The boats will operate as passenger excursion vessels in Puget Sound.

Designed by Teknicraft in Auckland New Zealand, these identical Subchapter T certified vessels were constructed at All American Marine’s state-of-the-art 57,000 sq. ft. facility on Bellingham Bay. These vessels will be a part of GWA’s multi-faceted tourism experience based in downtown Seattle. The...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/all-american-launches-first-of-two-78-catamarans-for-puget-sound/

Eastern Shipbuilding lays keel for first offshore patrol cutter

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Fla., reports that the keel laying ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard’s, first of class, 360’x54′ offshore patrol cutter (OPC) Argus (WMSM-915), was held on April 28, 2020 at Eastern’s Nelson Street facility. The ceremony was performed and recorded without audience to comply with CDC guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The OPC is designed to conduct multiple missions in support of the nation’s maritime security and border protection. It will...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/eastern-shipbuilding-lays-keel-for-first-offshore-patrol-cutter/

ABS, ECO conduct first ever remote special survey

On Tuesday, March 24, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) performed the first ever remote special survey utilizing Edison Chouest Offshore’s state-of-the-art Remote Monitoring Center and the platform supply vessel — Cat Island.

The Remote Monitoring Center (RMC) is located in Edison Chouest Offshore’s Cut Off, La., headquarters. Edison Chouest Offshore photo

Chouest’s PSV fleet is capable of providing remote troubleshooting and inspections, which reduces the need for technicians to travel to...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/abs-eco-conduct-first-ever-remote-special-survey/

Chevron sanctions Anchor project in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico

Chevron Corp. announced this week it has sanctioned the Anchor project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. This marks the industry’s first deepwater high-pressure development to achieve a final investment decision. Delivery of the new technology, which is capable of handling pressures of 20,000 psi, also enables access to other high-pressure resource opportunities across the Gulf of Mexico for Chevron and the industry.

“This decision reinforces Chevron’s commitment to the deepwater asset class,” Jay...

https://www.workboat.com/news/offshore/chevron-sanctions-anchor-project-in-deepwater-gulf-of-mexico/

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