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Alabama Pilots Receive New Launch from Gladding-Hearn
The Alabama Pilot, Inc. in Mobile, Ala., has taken delivery of its second Chesapeake Class high-speed pilot boat, Mobile Pilot, from Somerset, Mass. shipbuilder Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Delivery of its first Chesapeake launch, Dixey, was in 2017.With a length overall of 53.6â, a beam of 17.8â, and a draft of 4.6â, the new all-aluminum pilot boat, features the Ray Hunt Design deep-V hull.
ESL Uses Multiple Modes to Cut Carbon Emissions 20%
Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) reports that it has cut 20% emissions on 75% of its fleet using a multi-prong approach of equipment technology and operational technique.A central aspect of the program involved a re-design of ESLâs vessels' propellers. In collaboration with designers from Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH (MMG), ESL and the Peter Döhle group jointly developed and installed upgraded propellers on each ship.
Kongsberg Digital Unveils Vessel Performance Merchant Application
Kongsberg Digital has launched an application called Vessel Performance Merchant, to meet the merchant fleet's need for optimised voyage decision-making.The application is designed for the merchant fleet to enhance fuel efficiency and optimise the overall performance of both the vessel and its crew."By collecting and contextualising data from the vessel's onboard sensors, automation systems, and manually reported data through the vessel-to-cloud cloud infrastructure Vessel InsightâŚ
Lake Charles Pilots Orders Launch from Gladding-Hearn
With three Gladding-Hearn pilot boats already in their fleet, the Louisiana-based Lake Charles pilots have ordered another launch from the Somerset, Mass., shipyard.Based on the Cameron Pilot II delivered in 2019, the new all-aluminum pilot boat features the Deep V hull by Ray Hunt Design and has an overall length of 73â, beam of 23â, and draft of 5.3â. It will be powered by twin Cummins QSK38-M1, EPA Tier 4-certified diesel enginesâŚ
Maryland Pilots Order Another Launch from Gladding-Hearn
The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. The high-speed vessel is a sistership to its first Baltimore Class launch, delivered less than two years ago. Delivery is scheduled for 2024. With a length overall of 48.5â, beam of 15.6â, and draft of 4â, the all-aluminum pilot boat features the Ray Hunt Design deep V hull. It will be powered by twin Volvo Penta D13âŚ
Maryland Pilots Order New Launch from Gladding-Hearn
The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered its fifth Chesapeake Class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Delivery is scheduled for early 2024.With a deep-V hull designed by Ray Hunt Design, the new all-aluminum launch measures 52.6â overall, with a 16.8â beam and a 4.8â draft. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D16, EPA Tier 3-certified diesel engines, each producing 641 Bhp at 1800 rpm; the vesselâs top speed is expected to reach over 26 knots.
Gladding-Hearn Delivers New Launch to Galtex Pilots
The Galveston-Texas City Pilots has taken delivery of its fourth pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. The new launch is equipped with a Seakeeper 30HD stabilizing gyro, which, according to shipyard officials, will reduce up to 80% the vesselâs roll.With a length overall of 73.2â, beam of 23.3â and draft of 5.9â, the all-aluminum, high-speed pilot boat features the Ray Hunt Design deep-V hull.
Delaware Pilots Order New Launch from Gladding-Hearn
Somerset, Mass. shipbuilder Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation informs it has secured another pilot boat order from the Pilotsâ Association of the Bay and River Delaware. The vessel will be the pilotsâ associationâs fourth Chesapeake Class launch and 11th pilot boat built by Gladding-Hearn since 1957. Delivery of the new pilot boat is scheduled for 2024.With a deep-V hull designed by Ray Hunt DesignâŚ
Alabama Pilots Order Second Launch from Gladding-Hearn
The Alabama Pilot, Inc. in Mobile, Ala., has ordered its second Chesapeake Class high-speed pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Delivery of the new 53-footer is set for mid-2023. Delivery of its first Chesapeake launch, Dixey, was in 2017.With a length overall of 53.6â, a beam of 17.8â, and a draft of 4.6â, the all-aluminum pilot boat features the Ray Hunt Design deep-V hull.
Virginia Pilots Order Harbor Launch from Gladding-Hearn
Somerset, Mass. shipbuilder Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation said it has won a contract to build a new high-speed, harbor pilot boat for the Virginia Pilot Association.Scheduled for delivery in mid-2023, the new vessel will be the pilotsâ tenth launch built by Gladding-Hearn.The all-aluminum launch displaces about 2,000 pounds less than a similar sized offshore pilot boat. As a resultâŚ
Marine News' Top Boats of 2021
Sea Change - Americaâs first hydrogen powered ferrySWITCH Maritimeâs new 70-foot passenger ferry Sea Change is navigating uncharted waters as the United Statesâ first zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell-powered, electric-drive ferry.The pioneering aluminum newbuild, constructed by Bellingham, Wash. shipbuilder All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), has been completed and was launched this summer, though permitting of hydrogen fuel systems for maritime vessels is still being worked out with the U.S.
Gladding-Hearn Delivers Pilot Boat to Associated Federal Pilots
Somerset, Mass. shipbuilder Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation delivered a new Chesapeake class pilot boat to the Associated Federal Pilots in Venice, La.With a deep-V hull designed by Ray Hunt Design, the new all-aluminum launch measures 52.6â overall, with a 16.8â beam and a 3.10â draft. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D-16, EPA Tier 3-certified diesel engines, each producing 641 Bhp at 1800 rpm; the vesselâs top speed is 26 knots.
Gladding-Hearn Builds New Class of Launch for Maryland Pilots
The Association of Maryland Pilots has taken delivery of a new class of pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Called the âBaltimore Classâ after the pilotsâ base of operations at the Port of Baltimore.With a length overall of 48.5â, beam of 15.6â, and draft of 4â, the all-aluminum pilot boat features the Ray Hunt Design deep V hull. It is powered by twin Volvo Penta D13, EPA Tier 3-compliant diesel enginesâŚ
Gladding-Hearn Building New Launch for Galtex Pilots
The Galveston-Texas City Pilots have ordered a fourth launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Delivery is scheduled for late 2022.With a length overall of 73.2â, beam of 23.3â and draft of 5.9â, the all-aluminum, high-speed pilot boat features the Ray Hunt Design deep-V hull. It will be powered by three Volvo Penta D13, EPA Tier 3 marine diesel engines, each delivering 800 Bhp at 2,300 rpm, and integral to the enginesâ triple IPS-Pod 1050 system.
NSML Taps Into Draft and Trim Optimization Data
NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime to deliver Shellâs patented JAWS (Just Add Water System) draft and trim optimization software across the entire NSML fleet of 11 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. JAWS will be distributed using Kongsberg Maritimeâs K-IMS digital solution â a portfolio of specialized applications to support complex operations â makingâŚ
Gladding-Hearn Delivers New Launch to Maryland Pilots
The Association of Maryland Pilots has taken delivery of its fourth Chesapeake class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation.Twenty-two Chesapeake class pilot boats have been delivered to 12 pilot associations throughout the U.S. since the launch was introduced by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard in 2003.With a deep-V hull designed by Ray Hunt Design, the new all-aluminum launch measures 52.6â overall, with a 16.8â beam and a 4.8â draft.
Maritime Digitalizaton: The Electronic Lookout
Evidence mounts that vessel safety will benefit with technology enhancing the bridge lookout.Maritime safety regulations have â and for valid reasons â traditionally been strict and have often developed in ways that could hold up innovation. Almost two decades after the remedy of âgoal-basedâ standards and âtechnical equivalenceâ arrived at the IMO, rules based on risk assessment and functionality continue to face an uphill battle to redefine a safety culture based on âdos and donâtsâ.
Managing Risk: Shipowners Not Meeting Emission Regs Face a Big Business Risk
There is increasing pressure for shipowners to sharpen their environmental performance, driven by an IMO target to halve greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by 2050, regional regulations and market pull from charterers, banks and investors.âThis represents a whole new ball game for the industry. Optimization of ship operations has traditionally been dictated by the efficiency of delivery around the globe that has typically meant being able to sail at full speedâŚ
Evergreen Takes Delivery of Two 12,000 TEU Ships
Evergreen Line took delivery of its sixth and seventh new 12,000 TEU class F-type containerships on December 15. Ever Forever was built at the Geoje Shipyard of South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries, and Ever Far was delivered by Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan.The two new large containerships set sail in good order after the delivery procedures were completed. The shipsâ 58,000-horsepower main enginesâŚ
Marine News' Top Boats of 2020
This year, despite innumerable challenges and setbacks, a great number of new U.S.-flagged vessels made their way into service. In addition to Maid of the Mist's new electric tour boats James V. Glynn and Nikola Tesla featured Wednesday, the newbuilds highlighted below are some of the most noteworthy to come out of U.S. shipyards in 2020.DredgerU.S. dredging contractors have been adding tonnage in a big way. This Spring, Callan Marine added a significant piece to the U.S.
