Another 3,000-hp Maryland-built tugboat joins Vane Brothers fleet

Underscoring the advantages of building in series, Vane Brothers has taken delivery of the 3,000 hp Cape Fear, the seventeenth Maryland-built tugboat to join the Baltimore-based company’s expanding fleet. Since 2008, fifteen

American Cruise Lines rolls out American Melody

American Cruise Lines, Guilford, Conn., reports that just two months after accepting delivery of the American Jazz, its next new ship is already being readied for launch at its affiliate, Chesapeake Shipbuilding

Latest modern riverboat completes successful sea trials

Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines reports that American Jazz, the latest in its series of five modern riverboats, has successfully passed its sea trials. Last week, with the U.S. Coast Guard

American Cruise Lines accelerates its expansion

Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines is to launch two additional modern riverboats for the 2021 season. Construction is already underway on the new riverboats and will ramp up as American Jazz,

Second modern riverboat nears completion

.American Cruise Lines reports that, at 5:00 a.m. this morning, its second new modern riverboat, American Harmony, moved under its own power to the shipyard’s outfitting pier for final touches. American Harmony

American Cruise Lines accelerates newbuild program

Guilford, Conn., headquartered American Cruise Lines is continuing to accelerate its newbuild program. The company introduced a new ship in 2017 and two new ships in 2018. It latest new ship will

Chesapeake Shipbuilding makes progress on second modern riverboat

OCTOBER 11, 2018 — American Cruise Lines reports that American Harmony, the second in its five-ship, modern riverboat series of vessels is well on its way to completion, with its lower bow

American Cruise Lines’ new modern riverboat starts inaugural voyage

OCTOBER 9, 2018 – American Cruise Lines reports that its new ship American Song departed from the Port of New Orleans this past Saturday and is underway with 184 guests at 100% capacity

American Cruise Lines’ latest ship passes sea trials

AUGUST 29, 2018 — American Cruise Lines reports that its new ship American Song — the first modern riverboat in U.S. history — has successfully passed sea trials and is now on

Newest addition to American Cruise Lines fleet completes first cruise

APRIL 30, 2018 — Guilford, CT, based American Cruise Lines reports announce that its brand new cruise ship, American Constitution, built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, MD, has just completed its successful inaugural

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