News from Front Street Shipyard

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Video: Winter 2021 Update

Video: Winter 2021 Update

Front Street Shipyard’s president JB Turner introduces the new Manufacturing Division. With the addition of a five-axis, 3D waterjet cutting machine, Front Street Shipyard will now produce parts for various industries.

Video: Fall 2020 Update

Video: Fall 2020 Update

Front Street Shipyard president JB Turner discusses the projects underway during the 2020-21 winter season, including BARAKA and CANGARDA. Video by Billy Black.

TEMPUS FUGIT Testimonial

TEMPUS FUGIT Testimonial

Video: Following the refit of TEMPUS FUGIT in early 2020, her captain talked about his time at Front Street Shipyard working with our talented team. Video by Billy Black.

Video: Yard Update Spring 2020

Video: Yard Update Spring 2020

Front Street Shipyard’s president JB Turner gives an update on the ongoing work around the yard in spring 2020. Video by Billy Black.

Video: TEMPUS FUGIT Sea Trial

Video: TEMPUS FUGIT Sea Trial

Sea trials following the refit of TEMPUS FUGIT, a 90-foot wooden yacht built in Turkey in 2013. Video by Terry Boivin.

In Memoriam: George Davis

In Memoriam: George Davis

We’re sad to share the news of George Davis’ passing on April 21, 2020, following a battle against cancer.

Video: ARGENT Repower

Video: ARGENT Repower

In 2019 the 70-foot ARGENT underwent a multiple-month project of removing her engines and installing two new CAT C18s.

SUNBEAM V, a Telemedicine Vessel, Begins Refit at FSS

SUNBEAM V, a Telemedicine Vessel, Begins Refit at FSS

Front Street Shipyard is beginning a comprehensive refit on Maine Seacoast Mission’s 74-foot telemedicine vessel SUNBEAM V, which has been delivering healthcare and other vital services between Maine’s islands and the mainland since her launching 24 years ago.

US DOT Awards Grant to Front Street Shipyard

US DOT Awards Grant to Front Street Shipyard

The United States Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded a $667,028 grant to Front Street Shipyard as part of the 2018 (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grants program.