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64' Passenger Ferry
(June 2011)

Photo courtesy of Tom Pavia

Kvichak Marine Industries (KMI) is proud to announce the delivery of AquaLink II to Long Beach Transit (LBT) in Long Beach, CA. Designed by Incat Crowther of Australia, this is the second vessel built by Kvichak for Long Beach Transit. Both vessels are operated by Catalina Express shuttling visitors and commuters between the Long Beach downtown/waterfront area to Alamitos Bay Landing. AquaLink has been in operation by LBT since 2001.

AquaLink II, an all-aluminum 65’ x 24' fully-enclosed catamaran is powered by twin Cummins QSM 11 diesel engines, rated for 610 HP @ 2300 RPM, and fitted to ZF 360A marine gears. The 74-passenger catamaran 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 outfitted the kiosk with a refrigerator, coffee brewing system, soft drink dispenser, sink, and Corian bar top.

Long Beach Transit held a christening celebration on June 27th welcoming the vessel to the fleet. AquaLink II will start service on July 1st.

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

25' Push Boat
(April 2011)


Kvichak Marine, Industries, Inc. recently constructed and delivered a 25’ – 8” push boat to Seattle City Light for operation with the service barge at the Diablo Dam in the North Cascades.

This Kvichak Marine design is constructed of marine grade aluminum alloy plate and extrusions. Two vertical push knees are located at the bow. The knees are padded by 6” D-section rubber. A 1,500 lb davit with manual winch is mounted on the stern.

The push boat is powered by twin John Deere 330 hp turbo charged diesel engines with stainless steel props in enclosed nozzles, allowing for speed of 8 knots while pushing the barge.

• Length overall: 25’ – 8”
• Beam, molded: 14’ – 0”
• Draft, ready for service: 3’ – 5”
• Weight, full load: 25,102 lbs
• Crew: 3
• Fuel: 480 gallons
• Bollard Pull: 10,280 lbs
• Speed, pushing barge: 8 knots

30’ Rapid Response Skimmer Delivered
to Administraηγo do Porto de Sines, S.A.
(January 2011)


Kvichak Marine Industries has recently delivered a 30' Rapid Response Oil Skimmer fitted with a Kvichak/Marco Pollution Control CL-1 Filterbelt oil recovery module to Administraηγo do Porto de Sines (APS), Portugal.

This is the second skimming vessel fitted with the Kvichak/Marco Filterbelt in the APS response fleet, the first was delivered in 1976 and is still in service. Construction of the skimmer was supervised at Kvichak Marine in Seattle by representatives of APS, and the vessel was delivered early, in less than 10 weeks from contract execution.

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 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, and a recovered oil capacity of 1000 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.

3 Dutch Pilot Boats
(July 2010)


Kvichak Marine Industries has recently delivered three 72’ (22m) all weather fast pilot boats designed by Camarc Design Ltd., UK for the Dutch Pilotage Organization, Loodswezen. P/V Aquila, P/V Draco and P/V Orion are being shipped to Europe with delivery expected in late July. The vessels will be in full operation in the ports along the Dutch coast after crew member training.

These environmentally friendly vessels meet the stringent emission regulations set by the authorities of the Port of Rotterdam. Two, already very clean, Tier II compliant Caterpillar ACERT C32 engines power the boat, 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). The emissions reduction technology is provided Hug Engineering in Switzerland and supplied and serviced through Soottech in the Netherlands.

The SCR system injects a urea based mixture downstream of the engine exhaust outlets into the dry exhaust piping. With the aid of a catalyst the urea combines with nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and reduces them into nitrogen gas (N2) and water (H20). The DPF collects the unburnt soot and with the addition of another catalyst takes the carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and particulate soot and converts these into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H20). Normal running exhaust temperatures are high enough to achieve an almost complete burn of these captured soot particles. The emission performance will have a reduction of 98 percent of particulate matter and 60 percent reduction of NOx, fulfilling all new requirements by IMO and EU guidelines.

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

Aquila, Orion and Draco loaded on ship headed to the port of Rotterdam

NYPD RB-M C
(June 2010)


Kvichak Marine Industries, of Seattle, WA, has delivered a 44.5’ X 13.7’ Response Boat Medium – C for operation by the New York City Police Harbor Unit. This vessel is the sistership of the highly successful USCG Response Boat Medium. The NYPD Harbor Unit vessel has been customized to meet the Harbor Unit’s mission for the successful prosecution of counter terrorism, law enforcement and search and rescue. The vessel is outfitted with a forward cabin that includes a refrigerator, microwave, table and head, which will be more accommodating for longer missions.

The all-aluminum vessel is designed by Camarc Design, UK and powered by tier II compliant twin Detroit Diesel 60 series engines rated for 825 BHP each. This will be the first vessel in the police fleet with Rolls Royce Kamewa FF375S waterjets for propulsion. This combination allows for speed, maneuverability and comfort in high sea states and adverse weather conditions. The vessel will be named at a special dedication ceremony in New York City honoring an officer who was killed in the line of duty.

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 9kW genset for AC power
• Deck Heat
• Furuno Navnet system
• Redundant GPS & sounders
• Climate controlled pilot house and cabin
• Heated windows

"P/V Yellow Rose"
(May 2010)


Kvichak Marine Industries, has recently delivered P/V Yellow Rose, a 77’10” x 21’7” Pilot Boat for operation by the Houston Pilots on the Houston Ship Channel – the largest landlocked port in America and deemed the world’s most difficult pilotage. The vessel is designed to operate as a pilot launch transporting pilots to and from a shore side dock and the Houston Pilot’s SWATH, and to perform pilot transfers to commercial vessels.

Since 1921, the Houston Pilots have been committed to the safety of the Houston Ship Channel and to their service to the shipping industry. The addition of the Yellow Rose demonstrates the association’s continued commitment to safety and will provide state-of-the-art transportation and accommodation to their current roster of 91 pilots.

Designed by Camarc Design, UK, the all-aluminum vessel is powered by twin Tier II Cummins QSK-38 engines rated for 1400 BHP each, which are coupled to ZF 4600 transmissions driving twin Hamilton 651 waterjets. This combination allows for excellent maneuverability and a top speed of ~29 knots when fully loaded.

Vessel Particulars:

• Overall length: 77’10”
• Beam, over guard: 21.5'
• Draft (RFS): 3.6’
• Fuel capacity: 1770 gallons
• Pop-Safe fendering
• Fresh water 50 gallons
• Rescue platform & A-frame
• Day galley & crew accommodations
• Northern Lights M55C2 55kW Genset
• Complete electronics package

"M/V Taurus"
(May 2010)


Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders recently delivered M/V Taurus, their fourth high-speed, environmentally friendly ferry to the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) located in San Francisco.

WETA mandated that their new passenger ferries integrate as much green technology as possible and that emissions be 85% cleaner than the current EPA emission standards for Tier II (2007) marine engines. They started with a sleek, low wake 118’ catamaran hull, designed by Incat Crowther of Australia, to minimize shore erosion from wake and reduce fuel consumption.

The vessels are powered by a pair of Tier II compliant, MTU 16V2000, 1410 HP Diesel engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems from Engine, Fuel & Emissions Engineering of California. SCR, current state-of-the-art technology for diesel emissions reduction, injects urea into the exhaust before it passes through a precious-metal catalyst, converting nitrogen oxide –a toxic greenhouse gas- into harmless nitrogen and water.

Using a biodiesel/ultra-low sulfur diesel blend in conjunction with SCR, these ferries exceed Tier II requirements by more than 85% in trials and by 90-95% in actual operation.

In addition to minimal shore impact and low emissions, the passenger ferries showcase several additional green features:

• Custom exhaust systems minimize noise pollution on ship and shore
• Solar panels augment the electrical system
• Sonar system allows the captain to detect and avoid whales and debris

Taurus is joining the fleet of three vessels already delivered to San Francisco, the M/V Gemini, M/V Pisces and M/V Scorpio.

WETA is planning a celebration to welcome Taurus to the fleet. This will be held May 17th near the Jack London Square Ferry Terminal in Oakland. For more information about this celebration please visit their website www.watertransit.org

Vessel Particulars:

• Overall length – 118’ (36 m)
• Beam, overall – 28’ (8.5m)
• Draft – 6’ (1.8m)
• Fuel capacity – 2400 gallons
• Cruising speed ~26 knots
• MTU SCR After Treatment System
• 85% cleaner than 2007 EPA regulations
• Low-wake, low-wash hulls
• (2) Northern Lights 65kW Gensets
• Larger seating throughout the vessel

Rapid Response Skimmer
(May 2010)


Kvichak Marine Industries recently delivered a 30' Rapid Response Skimmer to Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) in Houma, LA. This new skimmer will join their existing fleet of Kvichak skimmers currently involved in the oil spill clean up effort in the Gulf of Mexico.

The 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.

Adaptable to a variety of marine spill scenarios, this highly specialized vessel works well in many recovery configurations, from free skimming through towed-boom applications, and is able to recover a very wide range of spills from light sheens to very viscous weathered oil products. The skimmer’s oil recovery system includes a KVICHAK/MARCO Cl-1 Filterbelt oil skimming module, a KVICHAK/MARCO U-040 Capsulpump offload system with 50’ hose, and a recovered oil capacity of 1000 gallons. The recovered oil tank configuration allows segregation of small volume spills to simplify post-spill decontamination. Onboard hydraulic power is supplied by an under-deck diesel HPU.

MPF
(April 2010)


Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc., of Seattle, WA, recently delivered three MPF/UB-40 utility boats for the United States Navy. Two remaining boats in the five boat order are under construction. A total of 21 vessels have already been delivered to the Navy and are in operation. 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.

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

"M/V John A.B. Dillard, Jr."
(March 2010)


Kvichak Marine Industries recently constructed and delivered the M/V John A.B. Dillard, Jr., a Debris Removal Vessel for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco Bay District. The USACE San Francisco Bay District has a unique mix of duties, including keeping the navigation and shipping lanes of the greater San Francisco Bay region and its lower tributaries free of floating debris deemed as hazardous to marine vessels. This mission is especially demanding based on the diverse topography and ever changing weather conditions. This vessel will allow shorter response times, increased capacity and greater range. Key to this enhanced capability is the large aft deck, pedestal mounted grapple crane and robust 15 ton deck load capacity. This allows operators to recover large heavy objects in a single “grab” rather than the hazardous and time consuming process of towing objects to base, or reducing their size while working over the side of smaller vessels.

With an 86’ 7” overall length and overall beam of 26’, the all welded aluminum catamaran is powered by twin Caterpillar C-32 ACERT engines, coupled to ZF 3050 marine gears. Additional vessel control is provided by two Wesmar V2-12E double propeller bow thrusters. The hull design is from Incat Crowther Ltd of Australia.

This vessel is capable of a multitude of missions including bottom profile surveying, submerged object identification and recovery, floating command center for emergency operations and vessel assist and emergency response

Vessel Particulars:

Length (overall) 86'7"
Beam (overall) 26'
Displacement ~87 - 95 long tons
Draft 6'
Top speed ~27.5 knots
Kinshofer Graple & Rotator
Effer 4400 3S-L Crane (max capacity ~285,000 foot/pounds)

"M/V Scorpio"
(Dec 2009)


Kvichak Marine Industries and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders recently delivered the third of four high-speed, environmentally friendly ferries to the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) located in San Francisco.

The M/V Scorpio is a 118’-0” x 28’-8” x 6’-0” high speed catamaran with a cruise speed of 25 knots at 85% of engine MCR. The all aluminum vessel has an interior seating capacity for 159 passengers and additional exterior seating for 49 passengers. The vessel will also carry 34 bicycles, which is 20% more than similar vessels in the San Francisco Bay area. Scorpio will join the fleet of two vessels delivered earlier this year, the M/V Gemini and M/V Pisces.

The vessel incorporates many environmentally friendly features, including low wake wash and shallow draft hulls to reduce the vessels impact on the shoreline and ocean bottom, and an emissions reduction system for the diesel engines.

The vessels exhaust emissions have been reduced by 85% of the current EPA Tier II requirements. This was accomplished by incorporating a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system into the diesel exhaust. The vessel will also use ultra low sulfur diesel fuel.

The vessel incorporates enhanced safety and security measures such as a CCTV system, voyage data recorder, added CEDs onboard and additional life saving apparatus that surpasses USCG T-Boat requirements.

In an effort to draw commuters off the highways, roads and bridges, the interiors of the vessels have many upgrades. In addition to multiple seating arrangements, all the seats have been enlarged to give a first class feel to entire vessel. Power outlets have been conveniently located throughout the vessel for commuters to charge portable electronics. The vessel is also outfitted with a Wi-Fi system.

Vessel Particulars:

Length 118'-0"
Beam 28'-8"
Draft 6'-0"
Cruise Speed 25 Knots
Passengers 199
Emissions 85% lower than EPA Tier II requirements

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