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Vessels

New Dredge for Cashman

Cashman

Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Co., LLC shipyard will build the new dredge, a company represen- signed a design contract with IHC America Inc. for a new tative told Marine News.

6,500 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD). The design incorporates state-of-the-art dredge automa-

The new shallow draft, diesel-electric vessel will join tion and high-ef? cient dredge equipment, as well as two

Cashman Dredging’s current ? eet of specialized dredging dredge pumps that enable large discharge distances when equipment and will primarily service the coastal protec- operated in series. Furthermore, it features two suction tion and navigation maintenance markets when it enters tubes enabling operation in most conditions by either us- service in 2024. Cashman has not yet determined which ing both tubes or just one in a strong current scenario.

Patrol Boat Turned Research Vessel

A refurbished 48-foot workboat has been delivered to The

University of Southern Mississippi (USM) for its second life as a research vessel. The vessel, an Endeavor 45 cabin patrol ves- sel originally built by Silver Ships in 2008 for the State of Mis- sissippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR), returned to the Theodore, Ala. shipyard for the transformation. The vessel is now capable of supporting the USM School of Ocean

Science and Engineering’s science and research missions.

The hull was extended by three feet aft, with added tie- downs on the aft deck, and the vessel’s swim/dive platform was improved while removable railings were added over the tran- som. Key additions include a 1,000 lb. lift crane, 850 lb. davit, retractable awning over aft deck and Zipwake dynamic trim control system. The vessel’s generator, radar and multifunc- tion display were replaced along with its life raft and ? re? ght- ing equipment. The waterjets were repaired and Cummins

QSM11 inboard diesel powertrain was aligned, and the entire exterior and bottom of the vessel was blasted and painted.

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