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(2) 50' PILOT VESSELS UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR
THE CRESCENT RIVER PORT PILOTS

Kvichak Marine Industries, of Seattle, WA, has recently been awarded a contract to build two 50’ x 15.5’ pilot vessels for the Crescent River Port Pilots (CRPPA) of Louisiana. The Crescent River Port Pilots operate on the Mississippi River between Pilot Town and New Orleans, LA.

Designed by Kvichak Marine, the all-aluminum vessels will be powered by twin Detroit Diesel 60 series engines rated for 600 BHP coupled to Twin Disc MG5114SC marine gears. Hamilton 364 waterjets are the chosen propulsors. This combination allows for excellent maneuverability and a top speed of ~ 32 knots. These vessels have a Wing Hybrid fendering system and a roof boarding platform specifically designed for the CRPPA.

Delivery for the first vessel is scheduled for May 2012 and the second vessel in September 2012.

Additional vessel features include:
• Overall length: 52.3’
• Beam, overall: 15.5’
• Draft (RFS): 2.3’
• Fuel capacity: 500 gallons
• Top speed: ~32 knots
• Integrated navigation system
• Northern Lights 9 kW generator
• Climate controlled pilot house
• 2 crew and 4 passengers
• Wing Hybrid fendering system

SEATTLE CITY LIGHT ORDERS SECOND PUSH BOAT

Seattle City Light has awarded a contract to Kvichak Marine Industries to build a 25’ – 9” push boat designed by Kvichak Marine to operate at Ross Lake in the North Cascades. The push boat will be used for large debris removal to ensure continuous power generation through the dam. Kvichak delivered a similar vessel to Seattle City Light in April 2011 which services Diablo Lake.

The hull and superstructure will be constructed of marine grade aluminum alloy plate and extrusions. The pilothouse is removable due to the delivery challenges. The route to Ross Lake includes a tunnel, tight switch backs on the remote road that leads to the lake and the variable lake water levels. Two vertical push knees will be located at the bow. The knees will be padded by 6” D-section rubber.

The push boat will be powered by a John Deere 300 hp turbo charged diesel engine with a stainless steel prop in a 37 nozzle.

Delivery is scheduled for September 2012.

Additional vessel features include:
• Length overall: 25’ – 9”
• Beam, molded: 12’ – 0”
• Draft, ready for service: 3’ – 5”
• Weight, full load: 17,200 lbs
• Crew: up to 3
• Fuel: 240 gallons
• Bollard Pull: 5,140 lbs

2 RESPONSE BOAT MEDIUM COMMERCIAL VESSELS
UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR
NEW YORK POLICE HARBOR UNIT

Kvichak Marine Industries, of Seattle, WA, is currently constructing two 44’11” X 14’7” Response Boat Medium – C (RB-M C) vessels for operation by the New York City Police Harbor Unit (NYPD). Kvichak delivered the first RB-M C, harbor launch #451, to the NYPD in May 2010. These vessels will be part of the NYPD fleet for missions of proactive anti-terrorism patrol, search, rescue and recovery operations. This vessel is the commercial model of the highly successful USCG Response Boat Medium which Kvichak has been building since 2008.

Designed by Camarc Design, UK, the all-aluminum vessel is powered by twin Detroit Diesel 60 series engines rated for 825 BHP each with Rolls Royce Kamewa FF375S waterjets as propulsors. This combination allows for excellent maneuverability and a top speed exceeding 44 knots.

Delivery for the first vessel is scheduled for April 2012 and the second vessel in August 2012.

Additional vessel features include:
• Overall length: 44’11”
• Beam, overall: 14’7”
• Draft (RFS): 3.0’
• Fuel capacity: 495 gallons
• Top speed: >40 knots
• (2) Rescue zones
• Vector-Stick integrated control system
• SeaFLIR II system
• Kohler 9kW genset for AC power
• Deck Heat
• Furuno Navnet system
• Redundant GPS & sounders
• Climate controlled pilot house and cabin
• Heated windows

RESPONSE BOAT MEDIUM COMMERCIAL
UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR
SEATTLE POLICE HARBOR PATROL UNIT

Kvichak Marine Industries, of Seattle, WA, has recently been awarded a contract for a 44.5’ X 13.7’ Response Boat Medium – C for operation by the Seattle Police Department Harbor Patrol Unit. The RBM-C is the sistership of the highly successful USCG RB-M and has been adapted to meet the mission requirements of the SPD Harbor Patrol Unit. The vessel to be named “Patrol 1” is currently under construction at Kvichak’s Seattle yard and is the 500th hull built by Kvichak Marine over the past 30 years. Last year Kvichak delivered its first commercial RB-M to the New York Police Department Harbor Unit.

Designed by Camarc Design, UK, the all-aluminum vessel is powered by twin Detroit Diesel 60 series engines rated for 825 BHP each. Rolls Royce Kamewa FF375S waterjets were chosen as the propulsors. This combination allows for excellent maneuverability and a top speed exceeding 40 knots.

Delivery is scheduled for April 2012.

Additional vessel features include:
• Overall length: 44.5’
• Beam, overall: 13.7’
• Draft (RFS): 3.0’
• Fuel capacity: 495 gallons
• Top speed: >40 knots
• (2) Rescue zones
• Vector-Stick integrated control system
• SeaFLIR II system
• Kohler 6kW genset for AC power
• Integrated navigation system
• Climate controlled pilot house and cabin
• Heated windows

BRIDGE ERECTION BOAT PROTOTYPES DELIVERED
TO U.S. ARMY, TACOM

Kvichak along with two other companies were chosen to construct prototype boats. Each boat is currently undergoing extensive testing and evaluations at the Army Test Center in Aberdeen, MD. The testing process will last for up to 270 days.

TACOM intends to award a contract for a fleet of approximately 440 BEB crafts to replace its existing fleet. The contract is expected to be awarded in 2012.

“Kvichak Marine has offered a technologically advanced boat meeting TACOM’s objectives for evaluation and testing which we feel offers the best value solution.” said Tim Kolb of Kvichak. “Once evaluations and testing are completed, Kvichak looks forward to competing for the final production contract.”

30' OIL SKIMMER JOINS KVICHAK LEASE FLEET

KMI Leasing Co., LLC recently added a new 30’ Rapid Response Skimmer – Wide version outfitted with a Kvichak/Marco Filterbelt oil recovery module to their lease fleet. The Kvichak 30’ rapid-response skimmer is a high quality, shallow-water capable, near shore skimming vessel and is ideally suited for use on oil spills in waterways, bays, and harbors. The all-aluminum skimmer is 31’ – 3” long, with a beam of 9' - 8", and a draft of 2’ - 6" and is easily trailerable. Powered by twin 90hp outboards, the skimmer is capable of a response speed of over 17 knots, and a recovered oil capacity of 1200 gallons of recovered product. Recovery rates are up to 427 bbls/hr for groups 3&4 persistent oils. This highly specialized skimming system is adaptable to a variety of marine spill scenarios and is able to recover a very wide range of spills, from light sheens to thick weathered oils contaminated with debris.

In addition to the skimmer, the KMI Leasing fleet also includes two 54’ high speed catamarans and a 65’ catamaran with survey capability. These vessels can be used as fast response patrol boats, research or survey boats, crew boats or general work boats.

All KMI Leasing Co. vessels are available for immediate sale or lease.

TPSB CONTRACT AWARD WITH U.S. COAST GUARD

Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc., of Seattle, WA, was recently awarded a five year contract by the U.S. Coast Guard for the construction of up to 80 each Transportable Port SecurityBoats (TPSB). The all-aluminum vessels are operated by a crew of 4 and include shock mitigating seats to minimize crew fatigue on extended missions. Ballistic Armor Protection and up to 4 mounted weapons provide increased mission capability and crew safety during tactical operations. The 32’ 9” vessels will be replacing the USCG’s current aging fleet of smaller, outboard powered fiberglass boats.

Powered by twin Yanmar 315 hp diesel engines with Bravo 1-XR outdrives the TPSB will provide security, maritime law enforcement and search and rescue operations in coast areas worldwide. The TPSB can maneuver in as little as 24” of water and can operate safely in 8’ seas and up to 30 knots of wind.

Current orders have deliveries beginning in August with 30 units required by January 2012.

Additional craft features include:
• Length overall 32’ 9”
• Beam overall 8’ 6”
• Depth 24”
• Fuel capacity 150 gallons
• Twin Yanmar 315hp diesels
• Bravo 1-XR outdrives
• Top Speed >45 knots
• 4 gun mounts
• Dyneema ballistic armor protection
• Wing hybrid foam collar
• Furuno Navnet 3D
• ISO 12217-1 level floatation

KVICHAK CUTTING FACILITY OPENING

Kvichak Marine Industries, a Seattle workboat builder, was a recipient of an ARRA small shipyard grant awarded in August 2009. One of the improvements to Kvichak funded by this grant is a new state of the art cutting table and brake which the Company has located into a newly leased facility located in the South Park area of Seattle.

Flashmark Tech, a division of Kvichak Marine, is now in full production. This new facility has a 16’ 325 ton 2 Axis CNC Press break and a 10’ x 60’ high speed router table with integrated Galvo laser marking system. This state of the art cutting table and brake will provide KMI for the first time, the ability to control the schedule of its cut parts being delivered to the production floor. Just In Time (“JIT”) delivery of the cut & formed parts is expected to reduce the current use of valuable boatbuilding space in the Company’s two main production facilities for parts storage thereby increasing manufacturing capacity. This vertical integration of all plate processing operations will reduce overall production costs, significantly reduce trucking costs, reduce carbon emissions and increase quality control of the finished product.

54' PATROL VESSEL LAUNCHED

Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc. recently launched and completed successful sea trials for M/V Defender V, a new design all-aluminum foil assisted catamaran. Designed by Kvichak Marine, this 57’ 8” vessel can be used as a fast response patrol boat, survey boat, crew boat or general work boat.

The Defender V is powered by twin Scania DI12 69M marine diesel engines rated for 691 BHP at 2300 RPM. The engines are coupled to ZF 360A transmissions that drive Michigan propellers. In trials, the Defender V was able to achieve a flank speed of 30+ knots. The vessel features a very large aft work-deck with tie-pockets, a 2,200 lb SWL A-frame with hydraulic drum winch, and a side mounted davit with 500# SWL winch. The A-frame can facilitate launch and recovery of skiffs/ROVs and can accommodate an over-height 20’ long x 8’ wide container loaded on the aft deck.

Constructed to very high quality and performance standards, Defender V represents the current state of the art for foil assisted catamarans of this type.

This vessel is currently available for immediate sale or lease.

Additional vessel features include:
• Length overall: 57’ – 8”
• Beam, molded: 20’ - 7”
• Draft (approximate): 33”
• Weight, full load: 70,000 lbs
• Fresh water tank capacity: 150 gallons
• Fuel: 1,200 gallons
• Speed (full load): ~30+ knots
• Northern Lights 12kW generator
• Furuno radar with chart plotter
• Complete galley

LONG BEACH TRANSIT ORDERS SECOND CATAMARAN

The brightly painted Aqualink built by Kvichak Marine Industries (KMI) and designed by Incat Crowther of Australia, has been in operation by Long Beach Transit (LBT) shuttling visitors and commuters between the Long Beach downtown/waterfront area to Alamitos Bay Landing since 2001. This successful and reliable water taxi has lead LBT back to Kvichak to build a second boat to add to their fleet and route expansion.

Aqualink II an all-aluminum, 65’ x 24' fully-enclosed catamaran is currently under construction at Kvichak Marine Industries. The 74-passenger cat is powered by twin Cummins QSM 11 diesel engines, rated for 610 HP @ 2300 RPM, and fitted to ZF 360A marine gears. The vessel will operate at a service speed of ~25 knots with a crew of two.

During travel passengers can enjoy food and beverage service at the Snack Bar Kiosk that is integrated with the main passenger cabin. Kvichak will outfit the kiosk with a refrigerator, coffee brewing system, soft drink dispenser, sink, and Corian bar top.

Additional vessel features include:
• Overall length – 64’ 11”
• Beam, overall – 24’
• Draft – ~4’ – 6”
• Fuel capacity – 700 gallons
• Air conditioned cabin
• Northern Lights 30 kW Genset

Delivery is scheduled for May 2011

U.S. NAVY ORDERS 5 MORE MPF UTILITY BOATS

Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc. was recently awarded a contract by the United States Navy for the construction of 5 each MPF utility boats following the successful delivery of 26 vessels since February 2006. The 40’ high-speed landing craft are replacing the Navy’s existing LCM-8 craft as part of the Improved Navy Lighterage System in support of pre-positioned Marine Amphibious assault missions.

The 40’ x 14’ landing craft have a loaded flank speed of ~38 knots and a lightened flank speed of ~42 knots. The propulsion package includes: twin Cummins QSM11 engines rated for 660hp at 2300 rpm, ZF 325 marine gears, and Hamilton 364 water jets.

To ensure the safety and efficiency of transporting 30 troops, their gear and / or general cargo the craft utilizes a house aft configuration and features a power bow door and high-level engine suctions for beach deployment.

Delivery of the next 5 all-aluminum crafts to active and reserve commands in multiple US locations is scheduled for completion by Spring 2011.

Additional craft features include:
• Twin Cummins QSm-11 engines rated at 660 hp
• 6kW Northern Lights gen-set with shore power
• Integrated Furuno Navnet electronics package
• Ship board stowage cradle
• Three weapon mounts for M2 / MK19 and M60E3 weapons
• Manuals and spares packages

DUTCH PILOT BOATS BOATS CHRISTENED IN THE NETHERLANDS

On September 29th the owners of Kvichak Marine Industries were proud to represent their company at the christening of P/Vs Aquila, Draco and Orion. These three 72’ (22m) pilot boats were designed by Camarc Design, Ltd., UK and built at the Kvichak yard in Seattle for the Dutch Pilotage Organization, Loodswezen. The christening gala was held at Hoek van Holland, the Netherlands.

The vessels are powered by two, Tier II compliant Caterpillar ACERT C32 engines, coupled to ZF 3050 marine gears driving Hamilton 651 water jets. This combination allows for excellent maneuverability and a top speed of ~28.5 knots fully loaded. Each boat is equipped with an exhaust after treatment system; a Selective Catalytic Reduction system (SCR) and a diesel particulate filter system (DPF) meeting the stringent emission regulations set by the authorities of the Port of Rotterdam. The emissions reduction technology is provided by Hug Engineering in Switzerland and supplied and serviced through Soottech in the Netherlands. This new technology is the reason these boats were nominated for the ‘Royal Dutch Shipowners Association (KVNR) Shipping Award 2010’. The pilot boats carry three operators and 12 pilots for transport to help coordinate large ship arrivals and departures along the Dutch coast.

Additional vessel features include:
• Overall length – 75.1’ (22.8)
• Beam, over guard – 22.3’ (5.8m)
• Draft (RFS) – 3.6’ (1.1m)
• Fuel capacity – 1200 gallons (4700 liters)
• Pop-Safe fendering
• Rescue platform
• Seating: 3 operators & 12 pilots
• Floating & removable house

FIRST NEW PILOT TENDERS ARRIVES IN HOEK VAN HOLLAND

The Kvichak/Marco Filterbelt is proving to be one of the most effective oil recovery systems now operating in the Gulf, and is ideally suited for high volume recovery of the oil types encountered in this spill. We are getting uniform praise from Government and commercial operators of these vessels, and we are expecting over 100 skimming vessels utilizing the Filterbelt to be in operation on this spill in the coming weeks. This highly specialized system is adaptable to a variety of marine spill scenarios and is able to recover a very wide range of spills, from light sheens to thick weathered oils contaminated with debris.

The 30’ rapid-response, shallow-water vessel is ideally suited for use on oil spills in waterways, bays, and harbors. The all-aluminum skimmer is 30’ – 3” long, with a beam of 8' - 0", and a draft of 2’ - 6" and is easily trailerable. Powered by twin 60-70hp outboards, the skimmer is capable of a response speed of over 17 knots.

We have many exciting projects underway and recently delivered! Check out the recently delivered page to learn more about the projects we recently completed.