MOBILE, Ala. — Master Boat Builders, Inc. (MBB), announced the delivery of a new 4,000-hp tug to Polaris New Energy. Named the Polaris, this tug will be coupled with the recently delivered barge Clean Canaveral, forming the largest Jones Act compliant articulated tug barge (ATB) providing LNG bunker fuel in the U.S. Master Boat Builders, Polaris New Energy and the ATB operator McAllister Towing are proud to support the advancement of this new, clean marine fuel.

“Master Boat Builders is committed to producing the most dependable and reliable tugs in the Maritime Industry, and we thank Polaris New Energy, LLC for giving us the opportunity to prove it,” said Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders. “Polaris will be used to its full potential, helping fuel the cruise ship industry’s new LNG-powered ships when they arrive in Port Canaveral later this year.”

McAllister Towing LNG Services LLC will operate the Polaris/Clean Canaveral ATB. The Vessel was delivered to Polaris New Energy, LLC earlier this month.

MOBILE, Ala. — Master Boat Builders, Inc. (MBB), announced the delivery of a new 4,000-hp tug to Polaris New Energy. Named the Polaris, this tug will be coupled with the recently delivered barge Clean Canaveral, forming the largest Jones Act compliant articulated tug barge (ATB) providing LNG bunker fuel in the U.S. Master Boat Builders, Polaris New Energy and the ATB operator McAllister Towing are proud to support the advancement of this new, clean marine fuel.

“Master Boat Builders is committed to producing the most dependable and reliable tugs in the Maritime Industry, and we thank Polaris New Energy, LLC for giving us the opportunity to prove it,” said Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders. “Polaris will be used to its full potential, helping fuel the cruise ship industry’s new LNG-powered ships when they arrive in Port Canaveral later this year.”

McAllister Towing LNG Services LLC will operate the Polaris/Clean Canaveral ATB. The Vessel was delivered to Polaris New Energy, LLC earlier this month.

MOBILE, Ala. — Master Boat Builders, Inc. (MBB), announced the delivery of a new 4,000-hp tug to Polaris New Energy. Named the Polaris, this tug will be coupled with the recently delivered barge Clean Canaveral, forming the largest Jones Act compliant articulated tug barge (ATB) providing LNG bunker fuel in the U.S. Master Boat Builders, Polaris New Energy and the ATB operator McAllister Towing are proud to support the advancement of this new, clean marine fuel.

“Master Boat Builders is committed to producing the most dependable and reliable tugs in the Maritime Industry, and we thank Polaris New Energy, LLC for giving us the opportunity to prove it,” said Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders. “Polaris will be used to its full potential, helping fuel the cruise ship industry’s new LNG-powered ships when they arrive in Port Canaveral later this year.”

McAllister Towing LNG Services LLC will operate the Polaris/Clean Canaveral ATB. The Vessel was delivered to Polaris New Energy, LLC earlier this month.

Master Boat Builders, Inc. today announced that it has executed a contract to build a new tugboat in its Coden, Ala., yard for Suderman & Young Towing Company of Houston, Texas. Master Boat Builders currently has three tugs under construction of a different design for Suderman & Young.

“We at Master Boat Builders take pride in our work and are heartened by this vote of confidence from the team at Suderman & Young,” said Garrett Rice, president of Master Boat Builders. “Suderman & Young is one of the premiere tugboat operators in the United States and we are excited to continue partnering with them to provide another quality tugboat to serve the western Gulf Coast ports.”

Naval architect and marine engineering firm, Robert Allan Ltd. designed the tugboat, which will meet United States Coast Guard Sub-M regulations and will be classed through the American Bureau of Shipping.

The tugboat will have an overall length of 98’-6”, beam of 42’-5”, and produce a bollard pull of over 80 metric tonnes. The vessel will feature two Caterpillar main engines (3516E), EPA Tier 4 certified and each producing 3500 HP, along with two Schottel Z-Drive thrusters (SRP 510FP), and a Markey Machinery Company bow winch (DEPSF-48-100).

Master Boat Builders, Inc. (MBB) today announced that Hermes, an Advanced Rotortug (ART 90-98US), was delivered to Seabulk earlier this month. This Rotortug was designed by Robert Allan Naval Architects & Marine Engineers and built at MBB’s Coden, Ala. yard.  Hermes is the sister ship to Nike, which was delivered to Seabulk in 2021.

“The Hermes is the latest addition to our fleet and joins Nike, her sister ship commissioned from Master Boat Builders last year. Hermes demonstrates Master Boat Builders’ advanced workmanship and ability to deliver modern, cutting-edge marine technology. We look forward to continuing to deliver service excellence and offering our customers a safe and versatile towing option,” said Daniel Thorogood, Chief Executive Officer of Seabulk.

“As an Advanced Rotortug, Hermes utilizes the latest technology for safe, dependable operations,” said Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders. “Master Boat Builders is proud of our partnership with Seabulk and will continue to deliver top-of-the-line tugs for their growing fleet.”

The Hermes is a high-powered, maneuverable vessel that will provide ship assists in Port of Mobile servicing Seabulk’s customers, particularly shipyards and container liners. The tug is built to meet USCG regulations and is classed through the American Bureau of Shipping, including escort notation. The vessel has an overall length of 98.5 feet, beam of 43.5 feet, and bollard pull of 80 tons. The vessel will feature three Caterpillar main engines (3512E), EPA Tier 4 certified and each producing 2,375 HP, along with two Schottel Z-Drive thrusters (SRP 430FP).

Master Boat Builders, Inc. today announced that earlier this month, Spartan, an electric-hybrid tugboat was delivered to Seabulk. This modern and unique tug was built at MBB’s Coden, Ala., yard for Seabulk.

“The Spartan is the latest addition to our fleet and constitutes the first of two hybrid diesel-electric vessels commissioned from Master Boat Builders. She is representative of their advanced workmanship and ability to deliver modern, cutting-edge marine technology. We look forward to continuing to deliver service excellence and offering our customers a more sustainable towing solution,” said Daniel Thorogood, Chief Executive Officer of Seabulk.

“As the maritime industry continues to evolve and modernize its fleet, Master Boat Builders is proud to deliver this hybrid tugboat, which will serve as the most efficient technologically advanced Tug operating in the US.,” said Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders. “Spartan is the latest in a series of innovative and alternative-powered work boats that we are constructing and that we will continue to deliver as demand in this market expands.”

Spartan was designed by Robert Allan Naval Architects & Marine Engineers. The tug is built to meet USCG regulations and is classed through the American Bureau of Shipping, including escort notation.

The vessel has an overall length of 98 feet, beam of 43 feet, and bollard pull of 90 tons. The integrated hybrid propulsion system was provided by Thompson Tractor and includes two EPA Tier 4 certified Caterpillar 3512E main engines, each producing 2,550 horsepower and two Berg MTA 628 azimuth thrusters, three Caterpillar generators and two ABB propulsion motors and associated variable frequency drives.

MOBILE, Ala. — Master Boat Builders, Inc. (MBB), announced the delivery of a new 4,000-hp tug to Polaris New Energy. Named the Polaris, this tug will be coupled with the recently delivered barge Clean Canaveral, forming the largest Jones Act compliant articulated tug barge (ATB) providing LNG bunker fuel in the U.S. Master Boat Builders, Polaris New Energy and the ATB operator McAllister Towing are proud to support the advancement of this new, clean marine fuel.

“Master Boat Builders is committed to producing the most dependable and reliable tugs in the Maritime Industry, and we thank Polaris New Energy, LLC for giving us the opportunity to prove it,” said Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders. “Polaris will be used to its full potential, helping fuel the cruise ship industry’s new LNG-powered ships when they arrive in Port Canaveral later this year.”

McAllister Towing LNG Services LLC will operate the Polaris/Clean Canaveral ATB. The Vessel was delivered to Polaris New Energy, LLC earlier this month.

Episode Airing Sun. Jan. 16 at 8 PM ET/PT on Discovery and Streaming on discovery+

The hardworking master craftsmen and shipbuilders of Master Boat Builders, Inc. will be featured on DIRTY JOBS this Sunday, Jan. 16 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on Discovery and discovery+.

Mike Rowe, the eponymous host of the hit series ‘Dirty Jobs’, will show viewers the ins-and-outs of building workboats which are essential vessels that protect our waterways and ensure cargo moves efficiently up and down our waterways.

Specifically, Mike will highlight the importance of a particular category of workboat – the tugboat.  Tugboats can be modest in size but enormous in importance. We all rely on goods and products brought to us on container ships, and none of those ships would be able to make it in-and-out of port without the assistance of a tugboat.

“What an incredible opportunity it is to have Mike Rowe and the Dirty Jobs team right here in our community to showcase to America the essential work performed by our shipyard workers both in our area and across the nation,” said Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders. “The shipbuilding industry plays a vital role in the Gulf Coast’s economy. Right now in our shipyard alone, we have dozens of opportunities open from ship-fitters to Project Engineers and many exciting opportunities in between, and our industry is ready to hire the next generation of the shipbuilding workforce.”

TUNE IN:  Along with streaming previous seasons on discovery+, viewers can join the conversation on social media by using #DirtyJobs and following Discovery on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for the latest updates.

INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY:  Garrett Rice, President of Master Boat Builders, is available for interviews on the experience of having the ‘Dirty Jobs’ team at the shipyard, MBB’s local and regional economic impact, and general issues facing the shipbuilding industry. Interview opportunities are available upon request. Please contact MBBpress@nahigianstrategies.com if interested.