Profile-Chesapeake Shipbuilding

State of Delaware Car Ferry Launched

August 7, 2008 Salisbury, MD. The brand new “Woodside” car ferry for the State of Delaware was launched today. The ferry is scheduled for an on time delivery in October of this year. It is the third vehicle ferry that Chesapeake Shipbuilding has designed and built at its Salisbury facility.

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Launches Tug Sassafras

Launch of Sassafras

March 15, 2008 Salisbury, MD. Chesapeake Shipbuilding launched the tug Sassafras this weekend, the first one of four 94-foot, 3,000hp tugs that the shipyard is building for Vane Brothers of Baltimore, MD. The side launching was called “perfect.” Vane Brothers recently exercised options to build 2 more tugs at the Salisbury, MD shipyard. Two Caterpillar 3512 engines will power the tugs with 6:1 reverse reduction gears to conventional twin shafts. These new tugs have upper and lower pilot houses.

Chesapeake Shipbuilding has been in Salisbury, MD for 27 years and has built many commercial vessels between 80 and 250 feet at their facility during that time. Chesapeake Shipbuilding has designed and built small luxury cruise ships, tugs, car ferries, restaurant vessels, and larger passenger vessels. Chesapeake Shipbuilding is located on 13 acres with over 2,000 feet of deepwater bulkhead, including 2 outfitting basins 275 feet by 66 feet and the other 210 feet by 56 feet. The yard side launches into the Wicomico River from 3 launch ways.

Construction Started on Third Vane Brothers Tug

Construction Started on Third Tug

March 6, 2008 Salisbury, MD. Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Corp. announced today that it has started construction on the third tug designed for Vane Brothers. The yard has begun prefabricating sections of the tug, which are set to be erected in the second of two new hull fabrication buildings at the Salisbury yard. The buildings dramatically increase the production capability and technology of the shipyard. The 94-foot, 3,000 hp tug will be powered by two Caterpillar 3512 engines with 6:1 reverse reduction gears to conventional twin shafts. For more information contact Chesapeake Shipbuilding at 1-800-748-2979.

Second New Hull Fabrication Building Completed

Second New Hull Fabrication Building

March 3, 2008 Salisbury, MD. Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Corp. announced today that the second of its new Hull Fabrication Buildings has been completed. The building is 59-feet high and has 2 overhead cranes, allowing for the fabrication of complete tugs in a controlled indoor environment with the most modern production equipment. This new fabrication building is equipped with automatic welding equipment, compressed air system, etc. A rail system allows vessels to be moved out of the building to the launching ways. Construction is expected to begin on a 95-foot 3,200 hp tug in that building. For more information contact Chesapeake Shipbuilding at 1-800-748-2979.

Keel Laid on Second Vane Brothers Tug

Keel Laid on Second Vane Bros. Tug

January 7, 2008. Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Corp. announced today that the keel of a second tug designed for Vane Brothers was laid today. The 3,000 hp tug is 94-feet. It will be powered by two Caterpillar 3512 engines with 6:1 reverse reduction gears to conventional twin shafts. The keel was laid in the first of two new fabrication buildings that Chesapeake Shipbuilding has recently installed to increase its production capabilities. The building allows complete tugs to be constructed in a controlled environment. For more information contact Chesapeake Shipbuilding at 1-800-748-2979.

Vane Brothers Exercise Options for 2 More Tugs

November 28, 2007 Salisbury, MD. Officials of Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Corp. announced today that Vane Brothers of Baltimore, Maryland has exercised options to build 2 more 3,000 hp, 94-foot ocean tugs. Chesapeake Shipbuilding has significantly upgraded its facility in recent years to increase its manufacturing capability. It has added an additional launch way, an additional 350’ of bulk heading, and 2 new Hull Fabrication buildings with 4 overhead cranes. For more information contact Chesapeake Shipbuilding at 1-800-748-2979.

First New Hull Fabrication Building Completed

First New Hull Fabrication Building

November 5, 2007 Salisbury, MD. Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Corp. announced today that the first of two new Hull Fabrication Buildings was completed and that construction has started on a 94-foot 3,000 hp tug in that building. The building is 59-feet high and has 2 overhead cranes, allowing for the fabrication of complete tugs in a controlled indoor environment with the most modern production equipment. This new fabrication building is equipped with automatic welding equipment, compressed air system, etc. A rail system allows vessels to be moved out of the building to the launching ways. A second identical Hull Fabrication building is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in March 2008. For more information contact Chesapeake Shipbuilding at 1-800-748-2979.

223 ft Cruise Ship Ordered From Chesapeake Shipbuilding

October 17, 2007 Salisbury, MD. Officials of Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Corp. have announced they have signed a contract to build a 223’ luxury overnight cruise ship to be delivered in 2009. The new ship, designed by Chesapeake Shipbuilding has a beam of 50-feet: 5-feet more than previous Chesapeake Shipbuilding designs for small cruises ships, which allows for larger private balconies and staterooms. This ship will also be the first one equipped with active wing stabilizers, manufactured by Rolls Royce in Scotland. The new ship will also be equipped with a 250 hp stern thruster as well as a 350 hp bow thruster. It will have 58 passenger staterooms to accommodate up to 104 passengers on cruises between 6 and 21 days in length. For more information contact Chesapeake Shipbuilding at 1-800-748-2979.

Chesapeake Signs Contract for 2 Tugs

March 23, 2007 Salisbury, MD. Officials of Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Corp today announced that they have signed a tug contract with Vane Brothers of Baltimore Maryland to build two 3,000 hp 94-foot coastwise tugs. These new tugs will be powered by two Caterpillar 3512 engines with 6:1 reverse reduction gears to conventional twin shafts. Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Corp has been in Salisbury, MD. for 26 years and has built 35 commercial vessels between 80 and 250 feet at the facility during that time. Chesapeake Shipbuilding has designed and built, small luxury cruise ships, car ferries, restaurant vessels, tugs and larger passenger vessels. Chesapeake Shipbuilding is located on 13 acres with over 2,000 feet of deepwater bulkhead including 2 outfitting basins 275' by 66' and the other 210' by 56'. The yard side launches into the Wicomico River from 3 launch ways. For more information contact Chesapeake Shipbuilding at 1-800-748-2979.

State of Delaware Car Ferry Order from Chesapeake Shipbuilding

Jan. 5, 2007 Salisbury, MD. Officials of Chesapeake Shipbuilding today announced they have received the order to build the new "Woodside" ferry for the State of Delaware. The ferry was also designed by Chesapeake Shipbuilding and is the 3rd car ferry Chesapeake Shipbuilding has designed and built. Construction started immediately.