The NOAA Ship FAIRWEATHER underwent significant alterations at Lake Union Dry Dock in Seattle, WA. Alterations included replacing the existing survey boat davits with new, higher lift capacity davits, and as a result, the ’01 Deck was significantly modified and extended. JMS was tasked by NOAA to perform an inclining test on the ship, once…
“The TIOGA has turned out to be far more capable than we envisioned during the design process. We had a series of meetings with WHOI scientists to customize the design of the boat for maximum flexibility and Roger was able to incorporate many of their higher priority requirements into the design. The vessel’s speed and fuel performance…
The R/V RACHEL CARSON is based on the “CHALLENGER / TIOGA” hull form with extensive modifications to accommodate a water jet drive. It is one of the smallest dynamic positioning vessels in the world and has proven highly successful in service. The 81-foot, aluminum-hulled vessel was built by Hike Metal, and christened in November 2008….
On October 2, 2005 the passenger vessel Ethan Allen capsized while touring Lake George with 47 passengers and one crewmember on board. After remaining inverted on the surface for a short period, the vessel subsequently sank. The master and 27 passengers survived. Twenty passengers died. According to numerous eyewitnesses on and near the vessel during…
Mammoet Canada Eastern Ltd contracted JMS to provide engineering support for a complex launching operation of the ATB tug Freeport being constructed for US Shipping. The 12,000 HP tug is 150 feet long and weighed over 1,200 long tons. The tug had to be moved approx. 300 feet across the shipyard from where it was…
At the request of McDermott Caspian Contractors, Inc, JMS conducted a feasibility study and concept design of designing, building, and installing a shallow water pipe laying barge with a walking spud positioning system. This unique system is capable of moving the barge 13 meters in one minute and change heading as needed to match the…
JMS Naval Architects & Salvage Engineers has designed a 10,000 gallon double-hull tank barge. The 50’ x 18’-6” x 6’-8” barge was built by Senesco Marine of North Kingstown, RI. The HARBOR FUEL 1 was custom-designed for Ocean Havens Marina of Boston, MA and will be used for refueling club member and transient yachts and…
Caddell Dry Dock of Staten Island, NY, contracted JMS to design a floating dry dock capable of handling the largest tank barges in the Northeast. The goal was to maximize lifting capacity consistent with structural requirements and operational considerations in order to be able to service the largest vessel customers in the tug and barge…
The oceanographic research and fisheries assessment vessel ARCTICUS becomes the newest member of a 5-vessel fleet owned and operated by the Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. JMS completed the concept and contract design and provided all technical representation at the shipyard during construction. The vessel was constructed at Burger Boat Company of…
“…considered the most modern, most capable research vessel in its size class in the country.” ~ Virginia Daily Press ~ The 93-foot research vessel, R/V VIRGINIA, successfully completed sea trials and is currently transiting to its home port in Virginia. The new vessel was built by Meridien Maritime Reparation. JMS Naval Architects performed the concept…
