Earlier this month, Edward Maritime, a shipbuilding and repair company that provides steel fabrication services to the Eastern Seaboard and the Gulf Coast, announced the launch and rebranding of its\u00a0Raptor\u00a02 vessel as the Lydia E<\/em>. The compact and versatile push vessel is currently at Wyman & Simpson Inc. in Richmond, Maine.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe Lydia E<\/em> is currently on standby, ready for its first assignment,\u201d said company president Edward McDonald. \u201cWe have made significant upgrades, including a revamped fuel system, which features recessed fuel tanks housed in dedicated compartments with a weather-tight hatch, accommodating up to 100 gallons of fuel.\u201d<\/p>\n The updated dimensions of the Raptor 2 design include a length of 22 feet and a beam of 10 feet. The vessel\u2019s depth is 33 inches, with a draft of 19 inches.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2013 Two 250hp Yamaha engines<\/p>\n \u2013 Two 5-ton deck winches with 75 feet, 5\/8 stainless-steel wire rope<\/p>\n \u2013 3-foot push knees<\/p>\n \u2013 4-inch D-fenders<\/p>\n \u2013 VHF radio\/hailer\/PA system<\/p>\n \u2013 2200i Honda generator<\/p>\n \u2013 Upper helm station with Kobelt mechanical shifting<\/p>\n \u2013 Running lights<\/p>\n \u2013 Four 6-inch LED deck lights<\/p>\n \u2013 All windows are slidable, front window hinges outward.<\/p>\n \u2013 Marine Dual Light White\/Red\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2013 Three-way Bilge Pump switch\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2013 Two 1100 Gallon Bilge Pump<\/p>\n \u2013 Four-way receptacle<\/p>\n \u2013 12V horn<\/p>\n \u2013 Eye Level = 14 feet<\/p>\n \u2013 Fold down wheelhouse\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe extend our sincere gratitude to Wyman & Simpson Inc. for their trust in our product and for providing us with the opportunity to showcase another small workboat,\u201d said McDonald. \u201cCollaborating with larger companies in the industry has significantly enriched our understanding of the needs and preferences of the inland workforce. We are deeply appreciative of every opportunity afforded to us, and our team is dedicated to customizing our workboats to ensure they stand out in the market.\u201d<\/p>\n Last summer, Edward Maritime<\/a> launched the Raptor<\/em> 1<\/em><\/a>, a compact and versatile push boat designed specifically for small dredging and dock companies operating along the intracoastal waterways and inland rivers of the United States.<\/p>\n The post Edward Maritime launches the Raptor 2 push vessel<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nKey features of the Lydia E <\/em>include:<\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marinelog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/HIRESImage-4-1-1024x575.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&ssl=1\")