Thames Shipyard News Today

Updated Now two Steamship Authority (SSA) ferries have been sidelined for needed repair.  The SSA announced on Wednesday afternoon that the Nantucket will be sidelined for an “unexpected necessary repair.” On Thursday, the Steamship made a similar announcement regarding the Gay Head. On Wednesday, the SSA reported that “a propeller shaft seal requires replacement” on […]

Divers discover wreck of submarine off Old Saybrook Editor’s note: In addition to the sources cited, this story was drawn from “Going Deep” by Lawrence Goldstone, the files of the Submarine Force...

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, toured two southeastern Connecticut shipyards Tuesday, touting the federal government’s investment in the region’s maritime economy and heritage. Thames Shipya...

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) on Wednesday announced $20.8 million in grant awards…

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards across 20 states in the United States. The Small Shipyard Grant...

The Steamship Authority board — somewhat reluctantly — authorized an additional $461,314 to make necessary repairs to the steel on the MV Katama, a vessel they plan to replace as early as next summer. The Katama is in dry dock at Thames Shipyard in Connecticut where it was already undergoing  $1.1 million in repairs. However, once the […]

The M/V Gay Head, a Steamship Authority vessel, was put back in service after being dry docked for five days due to a crack in the hull.

Following the discovery of a four-inch crack in the hull of the M/V Gay Head last week, the Steamship Authority used the M/V Sankaty to get freight traffic to Nantucket.

The ferry will miss some of its Martha’s Vineyard trips, and some Nantucket trips will be delayed, the authority said. See Boston.com.