Category: passenger vessel

  • Harlem Rocket debuts on the Hudson River

    Harlem Rocket debuts on the Hudson River A new chapter in Harlem’s maritime history in New York City has begun with the debut of the Harlem Rocket, a 57-foot, 90-passenger sightseeing vessel delivering high-speed, open-air tours from the West Harlem Piers. The vessel, named Hazel N. Dukes, has been redesigned by Tucker Marine and rebuilt…

  • Coast Guard monitors aground passenger vessel in Honolulu

    Coast Guard monitors aground passenger vessel in Honolulu The Coast Guard is monitoring a passenger vessel that ran aground near Kewalo Basin in Honolulu on Saturday, August 9. The Discovery, a 75-foot passenger vessel that operates as a shuttle for Atlantis Adventures, is currently secured to the seawall at Kewalo Basin awaiting commercial salvage. At…

  • Op-Ed: Overcoming shipping’s complexity challenge

    Op-Ed: Overcoming shipping’s complexity challenge By Richard Leahy, technical service manager, Castrol The maritime industry faces extraordinary complexity. Today’s specialized global fleet—from dry and wet cargoes to passenger vessels—is a remarkable achievement of modern engineering that continues to evolve in sophistication and capability. Examining these ships reveals an intricate interplay of processes, machinery and crew.…

  • Always Croatia adds renovated vessel for small-ship cruises

    Always Croatia adds renovated vessel for small-ship cruises Always Croatia, a Croatian-American travel company dedicated to curating cultural experiences, announced today the addition of the newly renovated MS San Antonio to its fleet in 2025. The 36-guest small cruise ship will set sail in early spring, offering travelers an opportunity to explore the Croatian coastline…

  • Harbor Breeze awards AAM contract for CARB-compliant passenger vessel

    Harbor Breeze awards AAM contract for CARB-compliant passenger vessel Long Beach, Calif.-headquartered Harbor Breeze Cruises has selected Bellingham, Wash., shipbuilder All American Marine (AAM) a contract to design and construct a 108-foot parallel hybrid passenger vessel that will exceed U.S. EPA Tier 4 and California Air Resources Board (CARB) air quality requirement. $31M CARB grant…