Bristol, R.I. primarily based naval structure and marine engineering agency Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) has been chosen by Casco Bay Lines (CBL), situated in Portland, Maine, to supply naval structure and marine engineering companies for the analysis and design of a brand new sub-chapter Okay passenger/automobile ferry that will likely be operated 12 months spherical within the coastal waters of Casco Bay.
The new vessel will substitute the 98-foot-long, 399-passenger Maquoit II, constructed by East Boothbay, Maine shipbuilder Washburn & Doughty in 1994.
BHGI mentioned it is going to be chargeable for growing a preliminary design report, base design and last plans, specs and estimate bundle appropriate for development bid solicitation. BHGI will work with key stakeholders in the course of the design course of to make sure that the ultimate design meets all proprietor necessities, together with minimizing each operational prices and the vessels’ carbon footprint.
“We are pleased to have been selected as the most highly qualified firm to provide services to CBL on this design effort,” mentioned Cory Wood, BHGI vice chairman. “BHGI has built a strong professional relationship with CBL over the past decade, providing owner’s representation services on two ferry construction projects. We look forward to supporting them during this exciting project.”
