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IN THE SHIPYARD

Brix Marine

BRIX Marine Delivers Artemis: Rede? ning

Bayonne Drydock

Wildlife Adventuring on the Kona Coast

BDD Completes

BRIX Marine delivered Artemis from its custom PaxCat portfolio, designed for Hawaiian Adventures, a provider of immersive wildlife experiences on the

USCG Cut er

Kona Coast. Artemis is a 42 x 16-ft. vessel, purpose-built to enhance their mis-

William Tate Fix sion of cultivating connections between communities and marine wildlife.

Earlier this year, Bayonne Drydock

Artemis is equipped with Twin Volvo D11-510 with IPS 650 boasting an im- used its new Mobile Boat Hauler pressive 510 horsepower and dual counter rotating forward facing propellers. (MBH) to hoist the US Coast Guard “The maneuverability that you get with the Volvo IPS drives will take most of the vessel William Tate. The William Tate anxiety out of docking in the dark, tough weather, and tight spaces, which we of- is a 175-ft. Keeper Class Cutter home- ten deal with in Kona,” said Shane Aggergaard, Founder of Hawaiian Adventures. ported in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Artemis incorporates many design features that optimize wildlife viewing, offer-

The project was Bayonne Drydock’s ing unobstructed sightlines and comfortable spaces for passengers and crew alike. ? rst full drydocking package with the “BRIX Marine in Port Angeles came up with an amazing design and, with

United States Coast Guard accom- a collaborative effort of many people, created what I feel to be the ? nest small plished using the MBH. The scope tour boat in Hawaii,” said Aggergaard. of work included a full preservation

Artemis’ Main Deck welcomes guests on a spacious and comfortable open- package, install of a new deck cover- air ride. Padded forward-facing seats are strategically positioned at the optimal ing system, and bow thruster overhaul.

viewing angle for all passengers, offering uninterrupted views of the captivat-

Bayonne Drydock continues to ing surroundings. The deck provides ample shaded and full sun seating options, demonstrate the ability to service mul- ensuring guests’ comfort throughout the journey. Just astern of the main seating tiple vessels simultaneously in both the area, a spacious and clean marine head (private restroom) is available, along

Government and Commercial sectors. with complimentary cold drinks, sunscreen application mirrors, and integrated

The William Tate drydocking was trash receptacles. The soft SeaDek (EVA foam decking material) adds a touch completed on time and on budget while of luxury, allowing guests to enjoy a barefoot feel during their adventure.

work proceeded on the USNS Watkins,

US Army Corp of Engineers Hayward, and several other commercial projects.

Bayonne Drydock can now provide full

MAG DRILLS & ANNULAR CUTTERS drydocking services to eight vessels at any given time using the MBH’s 4-acre

From small lightweight low profile mag drills to laydown area. The facility is also home large multi-speed models and a wide range of annular cutters, Hougen has the power, performance to a 1,092-ft. Graving Dock and 1600- & solutions for your holemaking needs.

ft. of pier space, where the USNS Wat- kins repairs were carried out. Bayonne

Drydock is currently scheduled to be- gin its next project with the USCG in

August, hauling the 154-ft. Sentinel

Class Cutter Angela Mcshan.

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