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Kongsberg, RAL to Develop Remotely-operated Fireboats before. The un-crewed RALamander ? reboat will offer in- close ? re? ghting and ‘eye in the ? re’ capability that keeps marine ? re? ghting professionals out of harm’s way. RAL- amander can serve as a force multiplier with conventional ? re? ghting assets, or be deployed on its own. In common with other KONGSBERG autonomous control systems, the versatile architecture of RALamander’s control system will leave the door open to a range of autonomy levels, which are con? gurable or future-upgradable to suit the operator

To address the evolving safety and security needs of mod- or port’s evolving needs. The ? rst in the series, the 20 meter ern ports, Vancouver based naval architects and marine RALamander 2000, will be equipped with Fi Fi 1 capability engineers Robert Allan Ltd., and Kongsberg Maritime are with a total pumping capacity of 2400 m3/hr with optional collaborating on the development of a radically new remote- foam. If a burning vessel poses a threat to its surroundings, ly-operated ? reboat that will allow ? rst responders to attack RALamander can be used to tow it a safe distance by means dangerous port ? res more aggressively and safer than ever of its Grapnel Emergency Towing (GET) system.

Metal Shark’s New Line of Passenger Vessels

Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has partnered with design ? rm Incat Crowther to develop an entirely new line of passenger vessels. In January, Metal Shark introduced its new “Endurance PV-X” passenger ves- sel lineup, with 26-meter (150-passenger) and 32-meter (350-passenger) models now available and additional of- ferings to follow. The welded-aluminum, high-speed, low- wake, catamaran Endurance PV-X models feature proven

Incat Crowther hull designs known for their ef? ciency and performance. The new models have been optimized for Metal Shark’s latest military patrol boat designs. Metal comfort, safety, and operational ef? ciency, offering a range Shark’s signature pillarless glass pilothouse offers best-in- of con? gurations and optional features designed to suit class visibility from the elevated helm station. The new En- individual operator requirements. The Endurance PV-X durance PV-X models are intended to allow the company vessels stand out with chiseled, modern lines derived from to deliver passenger vessels even faster than before.

Blount Boats to Build Another Fire Island Ferry between Bay Shore and Fire Island on Great South Bay. This vessel is a sister ship to the M/V Fire Islander (Hull 368) built by Blount Boats in 2013. The triple screw vessel will be built and certi? ed under U.S. Coast Guard, Subchapter

K Rules and Regulations. It will be powered by John Deere

Model #6135SFM85 diesel engines, 650hp each at 2,100 rpm with 2:1 ZF 550 reduction gears. This vessel marks the 10th boat designed and built by the Blount shipyard for Fire

Blount Boats has signed a contract with Fire Island Fer- Island Ferries since 1972, a milestone for the two compa- ries to construct an 85 foot aluminum ferry boat for service nies. Delivery for Hull 370 is scheduled for May 2019.

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