All American Marine Awarded Phase I Deal to perform Service Life Extension Program on fleet of USCG 47’ Motor Life Boats
Bellingham, WA January 29, 2020
All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) has been named the West Coast shipyard by Birdon America, Inc., for Phase I of a contract to perform a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) on a number of United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) fleet of Motor Life Boats (MLB). AAM is currently working on two MLB’s at its shop, with a plan to ramp up to 8 MLB vessels each year during Phase II. Birdon America was awarded the prime contract to perform Service Life Extension work on all MLB’s in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Fleet.
The current in-service MLBs were designed by the USCG and built from 1997 to 2003. The 47-foot MLB is the CoastMore
All American Marine Awarded Multi-Vessel Contract with Major Marine Tours
February 4th, 2020
It’s been a busy start to 2020 for All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), who has won another contract to build two sister vessels for Major Marine Tours, based in Seward Alaska. These 87’ x 32” Teknicraft Aluminum catamarans, will be certified USCG Subchapter “T” for 150 passengers. The quad-jet vessels will expand Major Marine Tours’ fleet of wildlife and glacier cruise vessels that visit Kenai Fjords National Park.
These semi-displacement catamarans were developed by Nic de Waal of Teknicraft Design in Auckland, New Zealand. The design integrates the signature Teknicraft symmetrical and asymmetrical combined hull shape. The advanced hull design is complemented by Teknicraft’s signature integration of a wave piercer positioned between the catamaran sponsonsMore
Red and White and Green All Over – Enhydra Achieves 35% Fuel Savings
In September 2018, Red and White Fleet welcomed Enhydra, built by All American Marine, the newest and largest addition to the fleet. Enhydra is the first 600-passenger hybrid-drive vessel operating in the United States. We are proud to have built such a beautiful vessel, and that this boat was ablie to achieve higher than expected fuel savings after it’s first year. Read more at the link below!
https://www.marinelink.com/news/red-white-green-475004
All American Marine launches 77’ Research Vessel for Duke University
All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) has completed construction and launched an aluminum research and survey vessel for Duke University. The Duke University Marine Lab (DUML) is a hydrofoil-assisted catamaran and is an exemplary arrangement from Teknicraft Design. AAM is the exclusive builder of Teknicraft Design hulls in North America.
The new 77’ x 26.5’ vessel was based upon two successful Teknicraft Design vessels AAM built for NOAA. Teknicraft’s patented hydrofoil-assisted hull design is proven to have industry-leading low-wake wash energy and fuel economy. The vessel is powered by twin Tier 3 CAT C18 “D” ACERT engines, rated at 803 bhp/2100 rpm. The vessel has a cruising speed of 24 knots. The vessel has liveaboard accommodations for 14More
Congratulations to Harbor Breeze Cruises!
All American Marine is proud to be the preferred catamaran builder for Harbor Breeze Cruises, and their continued success over the years! Our innovative operators are leading the way in their respective industries, and we look forward to what the future holds for the Harbor Breeze crew! Check out this great video from the Banc of California on their Marquee Client.
All American Marine delivers Lady Swift to Kitsap Transit
All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) has completed construction and delivered the last of three low wake and high-speed passenger vessels built for Kitsap Transit based in Bremerton, Wa. The Lady Swift, an aluminum catamaran coupled to a composite superstructure and a dynamic carbon fiber hydrofoil, was delivered to Bremerton on Friday, July 26, 2019. The vessel was designed by Teknicraft Design Auckland, New Zealand and will operate on Kitsap’s current cross-sound ferry route between Bremerton and downtown Seattle, alongside the recently delivered Reliance.
The design of the new 78’ x 28’ vessel was based upon the successful ultra-low-wake Rich Passage 1 (RP1), built by All American Marine in 2011. AAM, the exclusive builder of Teknicraft Design inMore
All American Marine Delivers Low-Wake Ferry to Kitsap Transit
All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) has delivered the second of three low wake and high-speed passenger vessels for Kitsap Transit. The Reliance, an aluminum catamaran with a composite superstructure, was launched in Bellingham on March 6, 2019, and has been undergoing sea trials and wake-wash testing this past month. During these test periods and in a light-laden condition, the crew observed the vessel capable of speeds in excess of 45 knots, over 50 mph. The vessel was designed by Teknicraft in Auckland, New Zealand and will operate on Kitsap’s current cross-sound ferry route between Bremerton and downtown Seattle.
The design of the new vessel was based upon the successful ultra-low-wake Rich Passage 1 (RP1), built byMore
Catamaran for Duke University Roll Over Video
Check out the rollover process for a Teknicraft catamaran currently under construction for Duke University. The 72′ research vessel will have wet labs and dry labs, oceanographic equipment, a galley and sleeping quarters. It will be an ocean-going classroom to train undergraduate and graduate students in oceanography and marine biology at the Duke Marine Lab at Beaufort, North Carolina. It will also be used to support science outreach programs for local K-12 teachers, students, and community members. Researchers and instructors from other institutions will also be able to charter the vessel for scientific or educational purposes.
Matt Mullett – Whatcom Business Alliance’s Business Person of the Year!
We are proud to announce our very own Matt Mullett’s significant award recently, being named 2019 Business Pulse Magazine and the Whatcom Business Alliances Business Person of the Year for Whatcom County! Matt has built a great culture here at All American Marine and is committed to employees over profits.
All American Marine Launches new Ultra Low-Wake Ferry
All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) has completed construction and launched the second of three low wake and high-speed passenger vessels for Kitsap Transit. The Reliance, an aluminum catamaran with a composite superstructure, was launched in Bellingham on March 6, 2019. The vessel was designed by Teknicraft in Auckland, New Zealand and will operate on Kitsap’s current cross-sound ferry route between Bremerton and downtown Seattle.
The design of the new vessel was based upon the successful ultra-low-wake Rich Passage 1 (RP1), built by All American Marine in 2011. AAM, the exclusive builder of Teknicraft Design hulls in North America, was tapped as the sole source to build this vessel. Teknicraft’s patented hydrofoil-assisted hull design is proven toMore