Bristol Harbor Group To Design Ferry For Casco Bay Lines

Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) announced November 13 that it has been selected by Casco Bay Lines (CBL), Portland, Maine, to provide naval architecture and marine engineering services for the evaluation and design of a new subchapter K passenger/vehicle ferry that will be operated year-round in the coastal waters of Casco Bay. The new vessel will replace the mv. Maquoit II.

BHGI will be responsible for developing a preliminary design report, base design and final plans, specifications and estimate package suitable for construction bid solicitation. BHGI will work with key stakeholders during the design process to ensure that the final design meets all owner requirements, including minimizing both operational costs and the vessels’ carbon footprint.

“We are pleased to have been selected as the most highly qualified firm to provide services to CBL on this design effort,” said Cory Wood, BHGI vice president. “BHGI has built a strong professional relationship with CBL over the past decade, providing owner’s representation services on two ferry construction projects. We look forward to supporting them during this exciting project.”