JUNE 23, 2017— Under a contract potentially worth up to $54 million, Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been selected by the U.S. Navy to build Near Coastal Patrol Vessels (NCPVs) for United
MARCH 22, 2017 — The first of 20 new boats built for the soon-to-be-launched Citywide Ferry Service has departed Horizon Shipbuilding in Bayou La Batre, AL, and is on its way to
MARCH 2, 2017 — The first two passenger vessels built by Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark for New York’s new Citywide Ferry Service are now on the water, after being splashed at Metal
JANUARY 30, 2017 — Scania engines will power the four 149 passenger water taxis that Louisiana shipbuilder Metal Shark is to build for Washington DC operator Potomac Riverboat Company (see earlier story).
JANUARY 26, 2017: Continuing its recent success in commercial ferry construction, Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been awarded two separate contracts to produce passenger vessels for the Potomac Riverboat Company division of Entertainment
August 7, 2015—American Cruise Lines, Guilford, CT, reports it has launched its newest paddlewheeler America three weeks ahead at Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, MD. Following its launch into the Salisbury River, tugboats skillfully
JULY 14, 2015 — American Cruise Lines has announced the name of its brand-new Mississippi paddlewheeler – America. Currently under construction at sister company Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, MD, the America will
MAY 20, 2015 — A former casino boat, the North Star Riverboat, formerly the Harrah’s North Star, is up for sale again.It is being offered in an “invitation to bid” sale format,
OCTOBER 1, 2014 — A passenger vessel operator has pleaded guilty in a case involving unauthorized dredging by “prop washing,” using a replica pirate ship. Captain David Wayne Luther operates the Belle
APRIL 7, 2014 — American Queen Steamboat Company’s American Empress was christened in downtown Portland, OR, Sunday. The 223-guest riverboat, the largest west of the Mississippi River, officially joins the company’s fleet
