US Watercraft Licensed to Build SeaArk Marine Designs
Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. April 22, 2021
US Watercraft has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with SeaArk Marine to utilize the complete portfolio of its commercial firefighting, military, survey and workboats.
US Watercraft is a builder of aluminum and steel vessels located on the Intracoastal Waterway in North Carolina. “The SeaArk Marine models will be the marquee products for US Watercraft,” said Randy Borges, managing director of US Watercraft. “We are excited to offer new builds of the highly respected and proven designs, as well as providing service to the many dedicated SeaArk Marine customers.”
The raiders had bladed weapons, according to security consultancy Ambrey.
The Singapore Navy is reported to have acted swiftly when the vessel entered its waters, prompting the perpetrators to depart.
A search of the vessel was conducted and no items were reported missing.
The bulker had last called in Singapore and was en route to Lianyungang in China.
On Friday, the 33,500-dwt general cargoship Vantage Wave (built 2011) was boarded by three robbers while underway in the eastbound lane.
Nothing taken
The cargoship had also called in Singapore and was heading for Caofeidian, China.
The Vantage Wave is operated by Vantage Shipping of Greece.
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