James Murray joins Gulfstream Shipbuilding
DECEMBER 1, 2016 — Gulfstream Shipbuilding, Freeport, FL, has added James Murray, a second generation boat builder and operator/owner, to its Sales Management Team. James Murray is the son of Jim Murray,
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Latest MTU engines on display in New Orleans
NOVEMBER 30, 2016 — Rolls-Royce is presenting its latest MTU-branded propulsion systems for commercial vessels and offshore shipping at this week’s International Workboat Show in New Orleans. Center-stage on the MTU stand
Damen delivers sixth fast ferry to Korea
NOVEMBER 30, 2016 — Korean ferry operator Miraejet Co. Ltd. recently named its Damen Fast Ferry 4010 JET MV Nina in a ceremony at the Busan International Ferry Terminal. Nina was named
MPA Singapore reports on BatamFast ferry grounding
NOVEMBER 25, 2016 — The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore has issued its Investigation Report on last year’s grounding of the Indonesian registered passenger ferry MV Sea Prince, operated by
SUNY Maritime to honor Capt. Brian McAllister
NOVEMBER 22, 2016 — Capt. Brian McAllister is to receive an honorary doctorate from SUNY Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, NY, Jan. 27. Capt. McAllister is the chairman of McAllister Towing, and has
Metal Shark expands its Franklin shipyard
NOVEMBER 22, 2016 — Jeanerette, LA, based shipbuilder Metal Shark reports that an expansion project is now underway at its waterfront shipbuilding complex in Franklin, LA. To accommodate increased production needs, Metal
Pilot project kicks off for new Tampa ferry
NOVEMBER 21, 2016—A six-month pilot project connecting St. Petersburg and Tampa, FL, was recently launched by HMS Ferries, Inc. The new “Cross Bay Ferry,” which is designed to demonstrate water transportation technology
Ferry operator to stretch a freight catamaran
NOVEMBER 15, 2016 — A Netherlands ferry operator is to increase the capacity of a freight catamaran with a conversion that includes inserting a new 20 m long mid section. Rederij Doeksen
Rolls-Royce power and propulsion for third Blue Sea Jet
NOVEMBER 10, 2016 — Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with China’s Afai Southern Shipyard (Panyu Guangzhou) Ltd. to provide power and propulsion for a third Blue Sea Jet fast ferry for the
Star Line to buy Arnold Transit ferry assets
NOVEMBER 4, 2016—Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry, St. Ignace, MI, has announced its intent to purchase several of Arnold Line passenger service assets as the Arnold Transit Company ceases all passenger ferry