Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a new Bogaçay Class tugboat to SAAM Towage, increasing the number of SANMAR-built vessels operating within the company's fleet to 16.Renamed SAAM HUNABKU, the new tug is based on the RAmparts 2400SX-MKIl design developed exclusively for SANMAR by Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd.
Baleària’s new dual-fuel Ro-Pax fast ferry Mercedes Pinto achieved a top speed of 38 knots during sea trials ahead of its planned deployment in the Canary Islands, ship designer Incat Crowther informed.The 123-metre vessel, built by Spain’s Astilleros Armon shipyard in Gijon, is the third Incat Crowther-designed Ro-Pax fast ferry delivered to the Spanish operator.
Boksa Marine Design (BMD), a full-service naval architecture and marine engineering firm based in Tampa, announced a strategic leadership transition and the opening of a new Fort Lauderdale, FL, office.After more than 20 years as Founder and President, Nick Boksa will transition into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senior Engineer.