VT Halter Marine

Q-LNG 4000 completes historic sea trials

In November 2017, Q-LNG Transport LLC awarded a contract to VT Halter Marine, Pascagoula, Miss., to build a first-of-its-kind (in the U.S.) liquid natural gas (LNG) articulated tug/barge (ATB) unit. The ATB consists of a 324’x64’x32’6″, 4,000-cu.-meter barge and a 128’x42’x21′ 5,100-hp tug.

Q-LNG, Houston, announced this week the successful sea trial completion of the VT Halter Marine constructed LNG Articulated Tug and Barge unit. The vessel is underway for Elba Island, Georgia where it will...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/q-lng-4000-completes-historic-sea-trials/

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/

Coast Guard Icebreaker Healy Suffers Fire on Arctic Mission; All Arctic Operations Cancelled

Coast Guard Cutter Healy conducts their Arctic West Summer 2018 science mission with the northern lights visible above the ship while in the Arctic Ocean, Nov. 12, 2018. US Coast Guard Photo

A Coast Guard icebreaker is cutting short a research mission to the Arctic after suffering a fire while underway on Aug. 18, the Coast Guard announced on Tuesday.

Icebreaker USCGC Healy (WABG-20) is now steaming to Washington state to repair damage to the main propulsion system and all Coast Guard Arctic...

https://news.usni.org/2020/08/25/coast-guard-icebreaker-healy-suffers-fire-on-arctic-mission-all-arctic-operations-cancelled

Icebreaker Healy suffers fire, loss of propulsion

The Coast Guard icebreaker Healy (WAGB-20) suffered a fire in one of the ship’s main propulsion motors on Aug. 18 while underway in the Arctic.

No injuries were reported.

The Healy was 60 nautical miles off of Seward, Alaska, en route to the Arctic when an electrical fire was reported at 9:30 p.m. A fire team disconnected the affected motor and the fire was extinguished by 9:56 p.m. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

The propulsion motors are critical equipment that use the power...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/icebreaker-healy-suffers-fire-loss-of-propulsion/

VT Halter Marine secures contract for industrial studies for future US Navy ocean surveillance ships

ST Engineering North America’s VT Halter Marine has been awarded a contract for industrial studies for the US Navy’s auxiliary general ocean surveillance ship ..

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/naval/naval-auxiliary-support-vessels/vt-halter-marine-secures-contract-for-industrial-studies-for-future-us-navy-ocean-surveillance-ships/

Merchent named new Halter Marine chief

On Monday, ST Engineering North America Inc. announced that Robert (Bob) L. Merchent was named the new president and CEO of VT Halter Marine Inc.

Merchent replaced Ron Baczkowski. Halter Marine did not comment on why Baczkowski left the company.

Merchent’s background includes extensive shipbuilding and major program management experience.

Merchent

“We welcome Bob and look forward to his leadership of Halter Marine during this time of growth,” Tom Vecchiolla, president and CEO of ST Engineering...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/merchent-named-new-halter-marine-chief/

White House Orders Review of Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Program

An artist’s rendering of VT Halter Marine’s winning bid for the U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter. VT Halter Marine image used with permission

The White House released a memo Tuesday ordering the Coast Guard and other federal agencies to review the planned Polar Security Cutter fleet, a year after awarding the first-in-class icebreaker contract.

President Donald Trump directed the leadership of the Coast Guard to work with the Navy, the Office of Management and Budget, Department of...

https://news.usni.org/2020/06/10/white-house-orders-review-of-coast-guard-heavy-icebreaker-program

Shipyards in operation during pandemic

Shipyards across the U.S. remain open for business in spite of the coronavirus pandemic. While these companies respect the virus’s propensity to create havoc and death and spread like a prairie fire, boats have to be built and delivered. The key is working smart.

“We are open for business but being very diligent as we look out for the safety of our employees,” said Chris Vaccari, executive vice president, Gulf Island Shipyards, Houma, La. “To date we have no reported cases of Covid 19. We are...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/shipyards-in-operation-during-pandemic/

VT Halter Marine awarded fourth Navy berthing barge

VT Halter Marine Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., has been awarded a contract option for the U.S. Navy’s fourth 82 meters (269′)x20.95 meters (68.7′) Auxiliary Personnel Lighter–Small (APL(S)) 67 Class berthing and messing barge. The contract award is $39.9 million for a firm, fixed-price option for the detail design and construction of the vessel. VT Halter is a company of ST Engineering North America.

The shipyard is currently constructing the first three APLs. In September 2018, the company received...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/vt-halter-marine-awarded-fourth-navy-berthing-barge/

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