The Department of Transportation announced today that it has designated the North Carolina Ferry System (NCFS) as a Marine Highway Project, a first for the state of North Carolina. Marine highways are navigable waterways that can be used as alternate options to traditional transportation methods.
“This historic designation will enhance the ability of the North Carolina Ferry System to connect communities and promote economic growth with an efficient, effective, and sustainable water-based...
C.Fly Marine Services LLC, Mandeville, La., was recently awarded the functional design verification and production engineering for two new 185’x46’x10’6″ vehicle ferries for the state of North Carolina’s Department of Transportation Ferry Division. The two new boats will replace the smaller Hatteras-class ferries that currently serve North Carolina.
Gulf Island Shipyards, Houma, La, will handle the construction of the river-class ferries, which will carry 40 vehicles, 7-person crews, and 300...
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