Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) has begun construction of a new mussel harvesting vessel for an unnamed customer in California. The aluminium vessel will measure 78 ..
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Kitsap Transit takes delivery of catamaran ferry
Washington State operator Kitsap Transit has taken delivery of a new catamaran ferry that will serve the company’s Seattle-Southworth-Kingston route. Enetai is the ..
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...
Nichols Brothers launches third tug in series for Foss Maritime
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) has launched the third ASD tug in a series ordered by Foss Maritime. Following the launch, Leisa Florence was brought from ..
Nichols Brothers launches third of four ASD-90 tugs for Foss
The third of four 100’x40′ ASD-90 Class tugs for Foss Maritime, the Leisa Florence, was launched at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.
The tugs are a Jensen Maritime Consultants, Seattle, design. The Z-drive tractor tugs are built to USCG Subchapter “M” regulatory standards, with ABS loadline certification, and UWILD notation.
The Leisa Florance is equipped with two MTU series 4000 main engines, meeting Tier 4 emission standards, coupled to Kongsberg US255 azimuth...
VESSEL REVIEW | Jamie Ann – Tanker escort and ship-assist tug for Los Angeles/Long Beach ports
The Jamie Ann, the first of four new tugs constructed by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders for the Saltchuk family of companies, has arrived in her new homeport of Long ..
Foss Maritime’s newest tug begins operations at Long Beach
Jamie Ann, the newest addition to the Foss Maritime fleet, recently arrived at the Port of Long Beach, California, where it is slated to operate full time. The tug will ..
ASD-90 tug joins Foss Maritime fleet in Long Beach
The Jamie Ann, the first of four new ASD-90 tugs constructed by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders for the Saltchuk group of companies, arrived Saturday in her new homeport of Long Beach, Calif.
With her 6,866 horsepower and 90 ton bollard pull, the Jamie Ann is powerful enough to escort the largest tankers and containerships calling U.S. West Coast ports, and will serve Foss Maritime customers in the Ports of LA/Long Beach area.
The tug meets the most stringent emission standards. Her two MTU Tier 4...
https://www.marinelog.com/coastal/tugs-barges/asd-90-tug-joins-foss-maritime-fleet-in-long-beach/
Foss Maritime christens 90′ tug for San Francisco Bay
Foss Maritime, Seattle, has christened the 90′ Jamie Ann, the first of four new ASD-90 tugs under construction at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Freeland, Wash. on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. Her three sisters: the Sarah Averick, the Leisa Florence, and the Rachael Allen are due to deliver this year for service within the Saltchuk Marine family of companies.
Jamie Ann’s upgrades include two MTU Tier 4 engines producing 6,866 hp, which meet the EPA’s highest standards. The engines reduce...
https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/foss-maritime-christens-90-tug-for-san-francisco-bay/
Nichols Brothers parent adds ship repair facility
Ice Cap Holdings LLC has expanded its shipyard portfolio to include a service and repair facility in Everett, Wash. Everett Ship Repair LLC (ESR) was established earlier this month by Ice Cap, the parent company of Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (Ice Floe LLC).
The expansion creates gives the company newbuild expertise with Nichols Brothers and repair and service capabilities at ESR.
Everett Ship Repair will focus on vessel repair, maintenance and conversion with key customers including...
https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/nichols-brothers-parent-adds-ship-repair-facility/