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Nichols Brothers Boat Builders launched fourth ASD90 tug for Foss Maritime
Ice Floe, LLC dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) launched the final tractor tug in a four-vessel series on Thursday, April 29, 2021 for Foss Maritime. The M/V Rachael Allen will join the Foss fleet in May.The ASD-90 Class tugs are a Jensen …
May 9, 2021 / Vessels
BMT’s latest passenger catamaran ferry is delivered to Kitsap Transit
BMT's latest passenger ferry, designed for Kitsap Transit in the United States, has successfully completed sea trials and is ready to start operation in the next few weeks. The ENETAI out-performed design requirements during vessel trials, delivering …
Jan 20, 2021 / Vessels
New ASD-90 Tug Arrives In Long Beach
State-of-the-art tug, the Jamie Ann, will provide tanker escort and ship assists throughout the region. Caption: Flanked by the Alta June and Arthur Foss, the Jaime Ann arrives in Long Beach. The Jaime Ann, the first of four new ASD-90 tugs …
May 4, 2020 / Vessels
Z-drive propelled ATB push tug Island Regent enters service joining sister Island Raider in refined petroleum products transportation
Island Tug and Barge Ltd.’s second new ATB push tug Island Regent entered service at the end of June pushing the double-hulled refined petroleum products barge, ITB Reliant. The vessel was christened June 20th at Island Tug’s facility in Burrard …
Jul 25, 2019 / Vessels
BMT announces new 43m High-Speed, Fast Ferry contract
BMT has announced the signing of a contract for two new 43 metre (104’ x 37’’ x 12.5’) high-speed, passenger Fast Ferries for Kitsap Transit, with an option for a third to be added to this vessel fleet.The custom design project will once again see …
Jul 8, 2019 / Vessels