M/V Big Valley 325: Ergon Expands Fleet with New Crew Boat
Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply Inc. (EMIS) has taken delivery of a new crew boat, M/V Big Valley 325, bringing the company’s total number of crew boats to three and increasing its capacity to serve marine operators navigating the Mississippi River. The 47- x 12.5-ft. vessel, powered by twin 300 HP outboard engines, enhances our speed and efficiency in transporting crew members to vessels and delivering fuel and supplies to customers. “This expansion is part of our commitment to provide reliable…
Chartwell Marine Gets Grant to Develop Methanol-Fuelled Vessel Design
Vessel designer Chartwell Marine has won of a £320,000 Innovate UK Smart Grant which will enable Chartwell and consortium partners — Boat Electric & Electronics and Engineered Marine Systems — to develop and test the feasibility of "a market-first" methanol-fuelled vessel design, with applications in the offshore wind, commercial workboat, and leisure sectors."Methanol fuel presents a significant opportunity to decarbonise in a maritime industry which is confronted with the debate over sustainable fuel alternatives, as it can be produced from biomass and can carry a near-zero carbon footprint.
New Crewboat for PSA Marine
Singapore-based shipbuilder Lita Ocean has delivered Summit PSA 5, a new 25m monohull crewboat for compatriot owner and operator PSA Marine.The Incat Crowther designed vessel will provide for the transport of both personnel and light cargo to and from a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU).The vessel is powered by two MAN D2842 LE410 marine engines rated at 809 kw @ 2,100 rpm driving two fixed pitch propellers. The vessel has a full load speed in excess of 26 knots, easily exceeding the contract requirement of 25 knots.Tank capacities include 11…
