Shipbuilding

The shipyard allows ReconCraft to construct vessels up to 120' ReconCraft photo

ReconCraft expands to new Oregon shipyard

WorkBoat Staff

The vessel Kvitbjørn (translation: Polar Bear) was successfully launched on May 2, 2022. Jeremiah Karpowicz photo

Launch of hybrid-electric vessel set to usher in new era of electromobility at sea

Jeremiah Karpowicz

The operational capabilities of OSVs may evolve to support many disparate sectors such as offshore wind, space missions (launches and recoveries), carbon capture (transport) and subsea mining. ABS image

ABS offers glimpse into the future of OSV design

WorkBoat Staff

New fire/rescue boat protects Boca Grande Island in Florida. MetalCraft Marine photo

Shipyards are bringing the fight to the fire

Ken Hocke

The WINDEA CTV fleet is owned and operated by MidOcean Wind LLC and Hornblower Wind LLC. (a member of Hornblower Group), with technical and operational support from WINDEA Offshore shareholder Ems Maritime Offshore GmbH. Incat Crowther rendering

U.S. shipyards to build Incat Crowther designed CTVs for WINDEA CTV

Ken Hocke

Berg’s hybrid electric propulsion system includes high levels of redundancy for safety as well as the ability to switch seamlessly between operating modes with the push of a button. Master Boat Builders photo

New Seabulk tug features Berg hybrid electric propulsion

Ken Hocke

The newbuild ferry will carry 316 passengers over two decks in two distinct classes. Incat Crowther rendering

Incat Crowther's digital shipbuilding showcased in new ferry

WorkBoat Staff

The 92'x33' passenger/vehicle ferry will be servicing traffic to and from Neebish Island in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Seacraft Design rendering

Burger Boat building 92' passenger/vehicle ferry for Michigan

WorkBoat Staff

Eastern’s design of the 360'x54' OPC includes a draft of 17', speed in excess of 22 knots, a range of 10,200 nautical miles (at 14 knots), endurance for 60-day patrol cycles, capable of carrying an MH-60R or MH-65 helicopter, and three over-the-horizon (OTH) cutter boats. Eastern Shipbuilding Group rendering

Eastern to build fourth offshore patrol cutter

WorkBoat Staff

Customized Ambar series 28' RIB for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Silver Ships photo

Silver Ships delivers 28' RIB to NOAA

WorkBoat Staff

Conrad will build two two CELRE Detroit Ice-class tugs for the Corps of Engineers. Conrad Shipyard rendering

Conrad to build two tugs for the Corps

WorkBoat Staff

The 6,800-hp tug Athena. Crowley Maritime photo

Crowley takes delivery of fourth Tier 4 ship assist and harbor escort tug

WorkBoat Staff

The Aleutian Falcon at pierside before the Feb. 17, 2021 shipyard fire. Trident Seafoods Corporation photo.

NTSB: Poor planning for shipyard ‘hot work’ blamed for fish processor fire

Kirk Moore