72 FOGHORN ADVERTISER’S INDEX All American Marine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Bay Ship and Yacht. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 BRIX Marine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Burger Boat Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Carus Cruise Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Crowley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cummins Sales & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 DeJong and Lebet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Eastern Shipbuilding Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Flagship Marine Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Furuno USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gallagher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding.. . . . . . . . . . . 39 Hamilton Jet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Humphree USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 IMTRA Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Incat Crowther. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 JE Russell Consulting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 John Deere Power Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Kongsberg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Metal Shark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 MOPS Marine License Insurance. . . . . . . . . . 7 Passenger Vessel Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 R.W. Fernstrum Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Rehlko. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rigidized® Metals Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . 48 RocketRez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Rolls-Royce Solutions America. . . . . . . . . . . 73 Scania USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Schottel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 TotalTek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Twin Disc, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Volvo Penta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 MEMBER NEWS A ll American Marine (AAM) has begun construction on a next-gen 78ʹ x 26.7ʹ alumi- num catamaran research vessel for the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI). The vessel is be- ing built on a multi-purpose research platform and is designed to support scientific research, survey, and teach- ing missions throughout the Gulf of Mexico, including offshore operations up to 150 nautical miles from shore. Purpose-built for multi-mission flexi- bility, the twin-engine, propeller driv- en vessel will support a broad range of scientific operations including coastal and offshore ecology research, seismic surveys, gravity coring, water chemis- try analysis, fisheries surveys, and un- dergraduate and graduate instruction. The platform integrates an adjust- able hydrofoil system, modular deck equipment, and dedicated wet and dry laboratory spaces to accommodate evolving research requirements across diverse operating profiles. Powered by twin 803hp CAT C18 Tier 3 diesel engines delivering cruis- ing speeds of approximately 20 knots and fuel-efficient survey speeds as low as three knots. Fuel capacity is 1,600 gallons, allowing for long range mis- sions, and the vessel will be inspected to U.S. Coast Guard Subchapter T standards. The vessel is defined by its hydrofoil-assisted aluminum cata- maran hull, which delivers stability at cruising and survey speeds, reduced re- sistance, and offshore efficiency. The adjustable hydrofoil system actively manages lift and drag, resulting in a smoother ride, lower fuel consump- tion, and consistent performance across a wide range of operating con- ditions. The vessel is designed to carry up to 30 scientists, students, and crew on day trips, and up to 14 personnel on extended offshore missions. Operations will include near-shore research based out of Port Aransas, Texas, as well as multi-day expeditions across the Gulf of Mexico. These mis- sions will span near-coastal waters to deep-water environments. The vessel is outfitted with a suite of scientific systems allowing researchers to collect water samples, study marine life, map the seafloor, and conduct geophysical surveys. Specialized equip- ment—including sampling systems, nets, and seismic instruments—can be installed or removed as needed, allow- ing the vessel to be quickly reconfig- ured between research programs while maximizing time on the water. MEMBER NEWS All American Marine Begins Construction on Multi-Purpose Research Vessel
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