Safe Boats International News

Hefring Marine successfully concludes funding round to accelerate growth

Hefring Marine announced an investment of €2.2 million led by Faber Ventures with participation by Innoport VC, Two Ravens, MD-One, Riverstone Ventures, Idlewild Management LLC, and Sukna Holdings.  Hefring Marine is an Icelandic deep-tech company that specialises in intelligent maritime solutions, with a mission to empower vessel operators and managers to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability.  An AI-driven on-board system The company’s main product, IMAS, is an...

SAFE Boats International and Hefring Marine announce partnership to enhance crew welfare, operational efficiency and vessel insights

SAFE Boats International and Hefring Marine have announced a formal partnership between the companies, combining SAFE Boats’ focus on durability, safety and performance with Hefring Marine’s intelligent tools for crew welfare, efficiency and vessel lifecycle management.  With over 1,000 nautical miles of Hefring Marine IMAS (Intelligent Marine Assistance System) data recorded through various trials and demonstrations on the SAFE 35 MMI (Multi-Mission Interceptor), the companies...

SAFE Boats International unveils Merlin, a new revolutionary, autonomous hydrographic survey vessel in the US Market

SAFE Boats International announces the introduction of a revolutionary, autonomous hydrographic survey vessel: Merlin. This innovative, 23-metre semi-displacement monohull design was developed in collaboration with Mythos AI, Echo81, and World Marine Design. SAFE Boats International has exclusive rights to build the design at their Tacoma, Washington large-craft production facility. Autonomous hydrographic survey vessel: Merlin Merlin will be a Jones Act-compliant all-aluminum hull power...

SAFE Boats announces production partnership with autonomous maritime technology provider, Mythos AI

SAFE Boats International announces production partnership with West Palm Beach, Florida-based autonomous maritime technology provider, Mythos AI.  SAFE Boats has delivered a purpose-built Porter 78S workboat to Mythos AI which will be showcased at the 2022 International WorkBoat Show. The aluminium-hull, outboard-driven Porter 78S survey boat, built under an exclusive licence agreement with Stormer Work Boats of the Netherlands, is specifically designed for the integration of Mythos AI&rsq...

SAFE Boats announces that they have earned ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification

SAFE Boats International is proud to announce that they have earned ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification. DNV, an independent certification, and risk management provider, performed a comprehensive audit of SAFE Boats’ systems and processes at their Bremerton locations to bestow this designation. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognised quality management standard developed and maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The certification provides...

SAFE Boats International announces the appointment of Cole Christensen as the Business Development Manager – Commercial

SAFE Boats International is thrilled to announce the addition of Cole Christensen as Business Development Manager – Commercial. Cole Christensen brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to SAFE Boats International. In his new role with the Business Development Team, Cole Christensen will focus on all aspects of the commercial sector, growing brand awareness both domestically and globally. Promote the Stormer Workboats line of products He will be integral in advancing efforts...

Lake Assault Boats shares vessel report on the patrol boat market that continues to grow

The market for Inventech Marine Solutions patrol boats has been pretty steady. That’s especially true in Florida where “we’ve done a lot in the state and it continues to grow,” said Jenson Charnell, President of the Bremerton, Wash., boatyard. Popular Inventech aluminum patrol boats are the 31 and 33 full-cabin models. The enclosed cabins offer protection “so it’s a versatile platform that can go throughout the year,” Charnell said. "The bow c...

SAFE Boats awarded 90-million-dollar contract for six Mk VI Patrol Boats

SAFE Boats International has been awarded an $89,717,984 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract for design, construction, outfitting, reactivation, and training for six Mk VI Patrol Boats with an option for two additional vessels. Increased workforce This contract will provide Mk VI Patrol Boats to Ukraine via a US State Department-approved agreement utilising Building Partner Capacity (BPC) and Foreign Military Financing (FMF) funds. Work will be performed in Washin...

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