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St. Johns Ship Building Delivers Second Chartwell-Designed Crew Transfer Vessel to Atlantic Wind Transfers

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PALATKA, Fla. – St. Johns Ship Building, a Palatka, Florida-based Jones Act facility owned by Americraft Marine, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of the Atlantic Endurance, the second of two Chartwell Ambitious-Class Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) ordered by Atlantic Wind Transfers. The delivery marks a continued partnership between the two companies and further demonstrates St. Johns’ growing role in supporting the U.S. offshore wind industry.

This delivery follows the recent handover of the Atlantic Resolute and brings the total number of CTVs delivered by St. Johns Ship Building within an eighteen-month period to five. With both Incat and Chartwell-designed vessels now successfully constructed and delivered, the shipyard reinforces its position as a key builder of advanced aluminum vessels for offshore wind support under the Jones Act.

“The delivery of Atlantic Endurance marks another important milestone for St. Johns Ship Building as we continue to deliver high-performance CTVs that meet the demands of the offshore wind market,” said Joe Rella, President of St. Johns Ship Building. “We are proud of our team’s execution, and we value our continued relationship with Atlantic Wind Transfers as they expand their fleet.”

“The delivery of the Atlantic Endurance represents a key milestone for Atlantic Wind Transfers as we continue to grow our fleet of dependable, high-performance CTVs supporting the U.S. offshore wind sector,” said Charlie Donadio, President and Founder of Atlantic Wind Transfers. “Our ongoing collaboration with St. Johns Ship Building has proven invaluable—their exceptional workmanship, precision, and dedication to quality were critical to the successful completion of this vessel.”

The Atlantic Endurance is fully commissioned and currently available for charter.

St. Johns Ship Building has undergone a comprehensive modernization effort over the past two years, including major facility upgrades, streamlined production processes, and a significant expansion of its skilled workforce. These advancements have strengthened the shipyard’s ability to serve both the new construction and repair markets for commercial and government vessels.

Today, St. Johns is rapidly establishing itself as a center of excellence for the construction and repair of aluminum and steel vessels. With a growing portfolio that includes offshore wind support vessels and a diverse range of other commercial craft, the shipyard remains firmly committed to reinforcing the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base and contributing to the broader revitalization of domestic maritime manufacturing and repair.

About St. Johns Ship Building

St. Johns Ship Building is a full-service shipyard located in Palatka, Florida, specializing in new construction and repair of steel and aluminum vessels. The shipyard is committed to strengthening the U.S. maritime industrial base with a focus on Jones Act-compliant vessels for commercial and government customers.

About Americraft Marine

Americraft Marine was launched to strengthen the U.S. shipbuilding industry and revolutionize Jones Act-compliant vessel construction. It is dedicated to innovation and sustainability in U.S. shipbuilding, while increasing the number of stable industrial jobs in U.S. shipbuilding. Americraft Marine was founded in 2022 by Libra Group, a privately owned, global business group that includes 20 businesses predominantly focused on aerospace, renewable energy, maritime, real estate, hospitality, and diversified investments across nearly 60 countries.

About Atlantic Wind Transfers

Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT) is the first U.S. company to build, own, and operate purpose-built Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) that are both U.S. Coast Guard-certified and fully Jones Act-compliant, specifically designed to support the construction, operations, and maintenance of offshore wind projects. Established in May 2015 by Charles A. Donadio Jr.—also the founder of Rhode Island Fast Ferry—AWT is a 100% U.S.-owned and family-operated company, with no foreign ownership, partnerships, or joint ventures.

With deep roots in the maritime industry and over two decades of high-speed passenger vessel experience, AWT was a pioneer in establishing the U.S. CTV market, launching the Atlantic Pioneer in support of the Block Island Wind Farm—the first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States. Since then, AWT has grown its fleet with four high-performance CTVs purpose-built for U.S. offshore wind conditions and regulatory requirements.

Headquartered at Quonset Point in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, AWT is located within one of the East Coast’s most active offshore wind hubs. The company also operates a satellite office in Norfolk, Virginia, allowing it to support projects throughout the mid-Atlantic region, including the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm (CVOW).

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