New whale watching boat ordered for the Pacific Northwest
A rendering of FRS Clipper Inc.’s new whale watching vessel by Mavrik Marine, Inc. The boat is scheduled for delivery in 2026.
As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Pacific Northwest ferry and excursion vessel operator FRS Clipper Inc., Seattle, announced it has ordered a new whale watching boat for scheduled delivery next year.
The 103.4'x32' high-speed aluminum catamaran was designed by One2Three Naval Architects, Sydney, Australia, and it will be built by Mavrik Marine Inc., La Conner, Wash. The USCG Subchapter T vessel will have capacity for up to 150 passengers plus a crew of four to eight.
“Our current vessel, the much beloved San Juan Clipper, is nearing retirement and needed a replacement,” FRS Clipper CEO Mark Collins told WorkBoat. “The new vessel will replace the SJC in May 2026, making two round trips per day during prime times.” Go to this link to read the full article published by Workboat https://www.workboat.com/new-whale-watching-boat-ordered-for-the-pacific-northwest-1744847117526