The Steamship Authority unanimously approved entering a contract nearing $30 million to convert two newly purchased freight boats. The Steamship (SSA) had estimated spending $9 million per vessel conversion, but the lowest bid that came in from Alabama Shipyard turned out to be $20 million per vessel conversion. The SSA board was struck by the […]
(April 7, 2023) While not pleased with the price, the Steamship Authority is moving forward with plans to convert two offshore oil-industry supply vessels into freight votes to replace its aging …
The Steamship Authority (SSA) plans to solidify a contract for the conversion of its three newest freight ferries soon. The SSA revealed in March that the lowest bid that came in for the conversion fees of the Aquinnah, Monomoy, and Barnstable will cost $20 million per vessel. This amount, given by bidder Alabama Shipyard, was […]
New details have emerged on why a number of Steamship Authority vessels experienced mechanical failures this weekend due to the subzero temperatures, forcing the SSA to cancel a number of trips. Steamship Director of Marine Operations Mark Amundsen updated Port Council members Tuesday on what happened with the ferries during what he called “unprecedented temperatures.” […]
The Steamship Authority’s Port Council learned Tuesday morning that the price of converting recently acquired offshore supply vessels into ferries has escalated due to steel cost increases. SSA general manager Robert Davis said price assumptions on the conversions were made months ago. “We’ve been revisiting those assumptions, and with supply chain issues and the like, […]