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New Pacific books first shipbuilding order: two tugs for American Marine
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (475+ words) Startup shipbuilder New Pacific Industrial, Vancouver, Wash., has landed its first new construction program, a pair of 122'x37' oceangoing tugs for American Marine Corp., Honolulu. Designed by Glosten, Seattle, the American-class boats are also the first newbuilds in American Marine's history....
Kongsberg Maritime to buy thruster manufacturer Steerprop
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (346+ words) Norway-based Kongsberg Maritime ASA on Monday announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Steerprop, a Finnish designer and manufacturer of azimuth propulsion systems. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals…...
ABB closes Hoglund acquisition
1+ week, 4+ day ago (87+ words) WorkBoat ABB closes Hoglund acquisition ABB has completed its acquisition of Norwegian marine automation specialist Hoglund AS, the companies announced. You’ve reached your article limit. Unlock full access by subscribing to WorkBoat+ today and enjoy these exclusive benefits: - Unlimited access…...
Silver Ships delivers AM950 patrol boat to California agency
1+ week, 5+ day ago (71+ words) workboat.com Silver Ships delivers AM950 patrol boat to California agency Silver Ships, Theodore, Ala., delivered a new AM950 patrol boat to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for marine enforcement operations along the state’s coast. You’ve reached your article limit....
Kongsberg Maritime expands rim-drive thruster range
1+ week, 6+ day ago (39+ words) WorkBoat Kongsberg Maritime expands rim-drive thruster range You’ve reached your article limit. Unlock full access by subscribing to WorkBoat+ today and enjoy these exclusive benefits: - Unlimited access to industry news and expert viewpoints...
Defiant launch advances Maritime Partners eight-tug program
2+ week, 3+ day ago (137+ words) WorkBoat Defiant launch advances Maritime Partners eight-tug program Master Boat Builders, Coden, Ala., has launched Defiant, the third of eight RApport 2700-MP tugs under construction for Maritime Partners, Metairie, La., as the first two vessels in the series enter service…...
Boksa Marine Design adds shoreside electrical engineering services
2+ week, 4+ day ago (134+ words) WorkBoat Boksa Marine Design adds shoreside electrical engineering services Boksa Marine Design, Tampa, Fla., has added shoreside electrical engineering to its services, extending the firm’s marine electrical work beyond vessels to ferry terminals, shipyards, ports, cargo facilities, docks, and marinas....
American Cruise Lines names two new US-built riverboats
2+ week, 5+ day ago (43+ words) WorkBoat American Cruise Lines names two new US-built riverboats You’ve reached your article limit. Unlock full access by subscribing to WorkBoat+ today and enjoy these exclusive benefits: - Unlimited access to industry news and expert viewpoints...
Diversified Marine completes Edwin Rider for Vulcan Materials
3+ week, 3+ day ago (76+ words) WorkBoat Diversified Marine completes Edwin Rider for Vulcan Materials Diversified Marine, Bourg, La., has completed construction of the Edwin Rider, a 72' twin-screw inland towboat built for Vulcan Materials, Birmingham, Ala., with a Mitsubishi propulsion package supplied by Laborde Products, Covington,…...
Textron taps Brunswick commercial production to scale TSUNAMI USVs
3+ week, 4+ day ago (944+ words) Textron Systems is using commercially produced Boston Whaler boats and Brunswick's existing manufacturing capacity as the foundation for its TSUNAMI uncrewed surface vessels, an approach the companies say can put autonomous capability on the water far faster than a traditional…...