News from Front Street Shipyard
For press inquiries, please contact news@frontstreetshipyard.comVideo: 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
Front Street Shipyard president JB Turner discusses the projects underway during the 2020-21 winter season, including BARAKA and CANGARDA. Video by Billy Black.
Video: Time-Lapse Installation of the 5-Axis 3D Waterjet Machine
This time-lapse video shows the two-week assembly process of Front Street Shipyard’s new 5-axis 3D waterjet cutting machine from Waterjet USA LLC.
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
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
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
We’re sad to share the news of George Davis’ passing on April 21, 2020, following a battle against cancer.
FSS to Install Maine’s Largest Waterjet Cutting Machine
Front Street Shipyard is preparing to take delivery of a five-axis 3D waterjet cutting machine that will become the largest of its kind in the state of Maine.
Video: ARGENT Repower
In 2019 the 70-foot ARGENT underwent a multiple-month project of removing her engines and installing two new CAT C18s.
Front Street Shipyard Collaborates with TACK studios
FSS now has a customer lounge and interior design showroom styled by Tack studios.
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.
Video: Time Lapse Paint Application
Watch a time-lapse video of paint application to ROCKET QUEEN, a 48-foot Jonmeri sailboat, inside the paint bay.
Front Street Shipyard Interior Drone Footage
Take a tour through Front Street Shipyard’s two 22,500-square foot boat sheds in Belfast, Maine. Video by Terry Boivin.
Video: Winter Update 2018-19
Video update on 2018-19 wintertime refit and construction projects at Front Street Shipyard.
Building 6 Ribbon Cutting with Senator Collins
Front Street Shipyard celebrates its expansion with a new 22,500-sq foot waterfront facility called Building 6. Video by Terry Boivin.
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.
Spring 2018 Update from Front Street Shipyard
The Gunboat 62 ZENYATTA is finishing up a major refit. SINDBAD is nearing completion after more than a year. Video by Billy Black.
Front Street Shipyard Begins Construction on Building 6
Front Street Shipyard has finalized the financing to begin construction of a new facility adjacent to its existing yard on the Belfast waterfront.