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VT Halter Marine unveils new plasma cutting machine

As Halter Marine prepares for construction of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter, the company is acquiring new technologies such as robotic welding machines and the PythonX plasma cutter. Halter Marine unveiled the PythonX at a recent ceremony.

The PythonX will replace the traditional hand-cut method of cutting steel. Now, those parts will be cut via computerized numeric control; the CNC process is driven by 3D production design models. Bringing in high-tech tools such as these ensures...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/halter-marine-unveils-new-plasma-cutting-machine/

Eastern Shipbuilding lays keel for new trailing suction hopper dredge

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Fla., announced that on, Sept. 11, 2020, Eastern conducted the keel laying for 356’x79’6″x27’3″ R.B. Weeks, ESG hull 258, a new trailing suction hopper dredger for Weeks Marine Inc. (WMI), Covington, La., following the contract signing five months earlier.

Steel Cutting began on Aug. 19, 2020. The new U.S. flag dredge is be built at Eastern’s Allanton Shipyard. It will be the shipyard’s second trailing suction hopper dredge project for Weeks Marine. The Ma...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/eastern-shipbuilding-lays-keel-for-new-trailing-suction-hopper-dredge/

Metal Shark, Sea Machines to build new autonomous vessel for USCG

The U.S. Coast Guard has selected Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark and Boston-based autonomous technology developer Sea Machines to supply an autonomous test vessel to the USCG Research and Development Center (RDC).

The welded-aluminum 29 Defiant craft is the latest product of Metal Shark’s “Sharktech Autonomous Vessels” division to be equipped with Sea Machines SM300 autonomous-command and remote-helm technology. The new vessel offers a full range of advanced capabilities including...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/metal-shark-sea-machines-to-build-new-autonomous-vessel-for-uscg/

Life Proof Boats has two new 35′ vessels

Life Proof Boats, Bremerton, Wash., has introduced two new 35’x11′ models that deliver safe, fast, smooth riding performance. Various twin-engine packages are available from Yamaha or step up to triple 400 Mercury Verados that push the boat over 50 knots for those with the need for speed.

The new 35s are crafted from high quality commercial grade 5086 aluminum, feature deep “V” hulls, a patented foam/air collar system which when combined with closed cell foam placed in the stringer system makes...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/life-proof-boats-has-two-new-35-models/

Blount Boats delivers tug to New York Power Company

On Friday, Aug. 28, the new tug Breaker II completed its delivery voyage to the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant, operated by the New York Power Authority, the nation’s largest state power organization.

The 56’x18’5″x6’9″, twin-screw tug with a 4’6″ draft, was designed by Bristol Harbor Group, Bristol, R.I. and was constructed at the Blount Boats facility, Warren, R.I.

The tug, which carries a crew of four to eight, was designed with a reinforced hull for breaking ice efficiently. It will operate...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/blount-boats-delivers-tug-to-new-york-power-company/

Eastern Shipbuilding cuts steel on new Weeks dredge

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc., Panama City, Fla., announced last week that it had started cutting steel for the 356’x79’6″x27’3″ R.B. Weeks, a new trailing suction hopper dredge for Weeks Marine Inc. The contract to build the dredge was signed four months months ago.

Designed by Royal IHC, the new vessel will be built at Eastern’s Allanton, Fla., shipyard. The dredge, which will have a hopper capacity of 8,550 cu. yds., is the second trailing suction hopper dredge project for Weeks Marine. The

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/eastern-shipbuilding-cuts-steel-on-new-weeks-marine-dredge/

Eastern Shipbuilding delivers new Z-drive tug to Bisso Offshore

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc., Panama City, Fla., has announced on June 11, 2020, the delivery of the second of two 80’x38’x13’2″ 5,100-hp Z-drive tugs, the A. Thomas Higgins for Bisso Offshore LLC, a division of E.N. Bisso & Son Inc., New Orleans.

The following day the vessel completed its bollard pull testing (66.10 short tons stern, 64.20 short tons bow) witnessed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and received its USCG Subchapter M Certificate of Inspection (COI). A. Thomas Higgins is...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/eastern-shipbuilding-delivers-new-z-drive-tug-to-bisso-offshore/

Navico opens new office in Florida

Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands recently announced the opening of a new U.S. office in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The new office allows Navico to enhance its presence in Florida and work more closely with resellers, dealers, boatbuilders, consumers and major shows.

The new location will offer pre-sales guidance, post-sale support, extensive in-house commercial product technical training for dealers and installers. In addition, classroom training will be available...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/navico-opens-new-office-in-florida/

Burger Boat launches new cruise vessel for Chicago

Burger Boat Co. has launched a new 98’x32′ passenger vessel for Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. The cruise line, which operates the #1 ranked tour in Chicago according to TripAdvisor user reviews, has been inspiring guests with the most authentic showcase of Chicago’s rich architectural history for 27 years.

This is not the first time Burger and Chicago’s First Lady Cruises have collaborated; this is the third passenger vessel Burger has built for the company. Chicago’s Emerald Lady follows in the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/burger-boat-launches-new-cruise-vessel-for-chicago/

Ryan Smith new CEO of Fincantieri Marine Systems North America

This week marked the start of new leadership at Chesapeake-based Fincantieri Marine Systems North America (FMSNA), as longtime Floridian Ryan W. Smith assumed the position as CEO for the company.

“Ryan brings years of experience and strong leadership, after leading major repair and maintenance projects supporting the U.S. Navy,” Dario Deste, Fincantieri Marine Group President and CEO, said in a statement announcing the leadership change. “We are pleased to bring him onboard.”

FMSNA is a U.S....

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