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18 Apr 2022

Rochester Harbor Pier Repair Contract Awarded

The Rochester Harbor East Pier viewed from above in Rochester, N.Y., November 4, 2021. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District will complete repairs to the pier in 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by USACE Buffalo District)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District awarded a $3.85 million contract to Illinois-based Great Lakes Dock and Materials, L.L.C. on March 31 for repairs to the Rochester Harbor East Pier in Rochester, N.Y.Repairs will ensure the pier, along with its adjacent federal navigation channel, continue to provide safe passage and refuge for commercial and recreational vessels between the Genesee River, Lake Ontario and the rest of the Great Lakes.“The Port of Rochester…

26 May 2021

Moose Boats Delivers Fireboat to Rochester, NY

(Photo: Moose Boats)

California-based boatbuilder Moose Boats has delivered a new fireboat to the Rochester, N.Y. Fire Department. The M2-38, dubbed Marine 1, is the first Moose in the Great Lakes. With a roof monitor, a cockpit monitor, a 5” large diameter hose Storz discharge, and the ability to pump over 1,500 gallons per minute, this boat will offer greatly increased capabilities to the city and its surrounding communities, the builder said.Rochester Fire Department's new boat has an extended walk-around cabin configured with three shock-mitigating crew seats…

03 Jan 2020

For Fireboats, The Heat is On

These days, cost-conscious municipalities across the fruited plain, from sea to shining sea, are ordering new waterborne assets to cover their many local responsibilities. When they do, they want ‘more bang for their buck,’ combining multiple missions – and the equipment that makes it all possible – onto one hull. That’s a tall order on the typically compact patrol boat style hulls that tend to be big on performance, but short on space for equipment that can demand a significant physical footprint. One such shipbuilder stepping up to plate to deliver on a raft of promises is Gulf Coast-based Metal Shark. Significantly expanding its presence in the fireboat market with a diverse range of fireboats currently in production for multiple customers…

18 Apr 2019

Moose Boats wins Rochester NY FD Contract

Moose Boats, a boat designer and manufacturer in the San Francisco Bay Area, was awarded a contract from the City of Rochester, New York Fire Department for the construction of the first M2-38 Fire Rescue Catamaran to be delivered to the Great Lakes. Twin Cummins 425hp turbo diesel propulsion engines, Twin Disc transmissions and Hamilton water-jets will power the M2-38 aluminum catamaran. Rochester Fire's new Moose Boat will be equipped with a fire pump system flowing over 1,500…

30 Apr 2004

Lake Ontario – safety and security zones

The U.S. Coast Guard has established temporary safety and security zones around the high-speed ferry Spirit of Ontario when it is operating on waters of the Genesee River or on U.S. waters of Lake Ontario. Persons and other vessels are to remain at least 25 yards away from the high-speed ferry when it is operating on the Genesee River and at least 100 yards away when it is operating on U.S. waters of Lake Ontario. 69 Fed. Reg. 23563 (HK Law).

15 Nov 2005

Mission Marine Delivers Patrol Catamaran

Mission Marine, Ltd. delivered its Mission 29-ft. 338 Pilot House Model to Monroe County Sheriff Marine Patrol in August located to Monroe County, NY. The aluminum catamaran will be used in a variety of missions including search and rescue, patrol, homeland security, drug intervention, and escorting the high speed ferry owned by the City of Rochester, and to assist the Coast Guard and Border Patrol. The Mission Marine vessel complements their fleet for rough water missions on Lake Ontario. The vessel is powered by twin 2006 Mercury Verados. Mission Marine provided a one-day training seminar, both classroom and on-water instruction, to the Monroe County Marine Patrol officers. The boat will based on the Genesee River at the Marine Patrol Headquarters.

07 May 2001

Rochester Harbor Dredging Underway

The Luedtke Engineering Co, is conducting dredging operations near the entrance to the Genesee River in Rochester Harbor, NY until July 15, 1999. Mariners are to proceed with caution around dredging equipment. Hours of operation are 24 hours a day/Monday thru Sunday. The tug Kurt Luedtke or Derrick 16 may be contacted on VHF-FM channels 19 & 16.

19 Oct 2005

New Search and Rescue Patrol Aluminum Catamaran Delivered to Monroe County New York

Mission Marine, Ltd. delivered its Mission 338 (29’ x 11’5”) Pilot House Model to Monroe County Sheriff Marine Patrol in late August located in Monroe County on the banks on the Genesee River, Rochester, New York. The aluminum catamaran will be used in a variety of missions including search and rescue, patrol, homeland security, drug intervention, and escorting the high speed ferry owned by City of Rochester , and to assist the Coast Guard and Border Patrol. This Mission Marine vessel will complement their fleet for rough water missions on Lake Ontario . An independent marine professional was hired by the County of Monroe to do extensive research for their new vessel.