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Bridgeport The owners of Noank Shipyard and Seaport Marine in Mystic have announced they are investing $8 million in their Bridgeport Boatworks operation and have signed a long-term contract to run a vessel maintenance facility to serve the Hornblower Group, a firm that runs ferries in New York City and across North America and the United Kingdom.
Harry Boardsen, owner of Bridgeport Boatworks, said Wednesday that he plans to add a 700-ton travel lift at the 16-acre shipyard to service the Hornblower fleet and future clients. He said Hornblower plans to add 40 to 60 jobs at the boatyard, while his firm will grow its workforce by another 30 employees.
Statue Cruises to provide ferry service to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
February 25, 2021
Under new 3-year temporary concession contract, Statue Cruises will continue to provide ferry service operations for guests to the iconic New York City attractions
Statue Cruises, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, has operated the ferry service for the NPS since 2008
Statue Cruises provides transportation to Liberty and Ellis Islands from The Battery in New York and Liberty State Park in New Jersey
The National Park Service, (NPS), announced today that Statue Cruises, LLC will continue to provide ferry and related services to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island. Under a new 3-year temporary concession contract, Statue Cruises will run ferry service operations for locals and tourists alike visiting the iconic New York City institutions.