Nichols Brothers awarded contract to build two high-speed ferries

Nichols Brothers will build two 140'x37'x12' aluminum high-speed ferries for Kitsap Transit. Nichols Brothers rendering

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Freeland, Wash., has been awarded a contract to build two new high-speed passenger-only ferries for Kitsap Transit with an option for a third.

Kitsap Transit, Bremerton, Wash., launched a new fast-ferry service in July 2017 between Bremerton and downtown Seattle with plans to add service connecting Kingston and Southworth to Seattle. Earlier this year, Kitsap Transit purchased the Finest, a 350-passenger high-speed catamaran from NY Waterway and shipped it to...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/nichols-brothers-awarded-contract-to-build-two-high-speed-ferries/

Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon