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AAM to Construct USACE Survey Catamaran

Auckland, New Zealand. This contract follows the success- ful delivery of the 62’ Florida II, foil assisted survey vessel that AAM was previously awarded to construct for the US-

ACE Jacksonville District. The aluminum hull will feature the Teknicraft Design signature hull shape with symmetri- cal bow, asymmetrical tunnel, and integrated wave piercer.

A custom aluminum hydrofoil will be ? t to span between

All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) was recently awarded the sponsons to generate lift of the semi displacement hulls a contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and enhance performance. Power for the propeller driven for the design and construction of a new hydrofoil support- vessel will be provided by a pair of Caterpillar C18 diesel ed aluminum catamaran survey vessel. The vessel will pri- engines rated 1001 bhp @ 2300 rpm, with an EPA Tier III marily perform survey missions and some dive operations emissions rating. Auxiliary power will be supplied via twin in support of dredging work planned within the Corps’ Northern Lights C40M.3 40.kW generators. The suite

Philadelphia District. The 68’ x 26’ custom aluminum of deck gear includes a hydraulic A-frame, davit, scienti? c catamaran will be designed by Teknicraft Design, Ltd. of winch, and moon pool with deployable sonar strut.

Jensen Maritime Completes Engineering Work for 170-foot Fishing Vessel Conversion

Jensen Maritime was recently selected to provide engi- neering services including structural and mechanical work for the conversion of a 170’ long, 40’ wide, ? shing vessel for Global Seas and Patti Marine Enterprises Inc. The ves- sel, now named Defender, underwent signi? cant conver- sion to make her the ? rst ? sh pumping vessel in the Global

Seas ? eet. Because the vessel was being converted from ? shing work on the East Coast (herring and mackerel) to thruster, whale back bow cover for the refurbished anchor

West Coast ? shing (pollock), a new ? sh pumping system windlass, an anti-roll tank, aft decks and bulwarks. Me- chanical work included: rebuilding the main engines and was installed on the stern and a new full forward, shel- tered ? sh distribution room was constructed for protection generators, installation of new propellers, nozzles and De- during the ? sh sorting process. Both changes make the ? ector Rudder system. And, electrical systems and wiring vessel better suited for the operations and weather of her received substantial upgrades and reworks by the shipyard new Alaska ? shing assignment. Structural work included: along with sandblasting, water blasting, deep cleaning, and a stern extension, bulbous bow with refurbishing of the re-coating. The vessel’s sea trials are scheduled for March.

Gulf Island Shipyards Delivers for Marquette Transportation Company capable of producing over 10,000 horsepower via Lufkin gearboxes. Pushing the vessel are two ducted, stainless steel, 5-bladed propellers. There are two (2) sets of ? anking rud- ders and two (2) sets of Becker “High-Lift” steering rud- ders which provide excellent steering control and maneu- verability. The upper deckhouse is spring-mounted to the

Gulf Island Shipyards, LLC recently delivered the second main deck reducing noise and vibration for additional crew of a 3-vessel new build program for Marquette Transportation comfort. The towboat is capable of pushing 40 barges up

Company of Paducah Kentucky. The M/V Loree Eckstein, and down the Mississippi River and adjoining tributaries named after John Eckstein’s wife, was delivered on February in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. The tow- 18, 2016 at Gulf Island Shipyards’ Houma (South) yard. boat M/V Loree Eckstein is a sister to Rick Calhoun which

This vessel is 180’ x 48’ x 11.5’. and is powered by twin was delivered in August 2015 as well as the M/V Chad

EMD 20-710 G7C Tier 3, low emission diesel engines Pregracke which will be delivered in September, 2016.

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