Draft:Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

Ice Floe, LLC dba Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Founded1964
HeadquartersFreeland, Washington, United States
ProductsPassenger Vessels, High Speed Catamarans, Workboats, ATB, Landing Crafts, Research Vessels, Fishing Vessels
ServicesNew Construction, Conversions, Repower, Repairs
Websitenicholsboats.com

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) is located in Freeland, Washington, is a shipyard known for its custom-designed, hand-built vessels. The company builds commercial and specialized vessels, and it has a history of military vessel production. NBBB is also a full-service repair facility. NBBB is a key player in the maritime industry of the Pacific Northwest.

NBBB has 60 years of experience, and our portfolio includes work boats of all types; including tugboats, barges, fireboats, pilot boats, landing crafts, and fishing vessels; as well as passenger vessels including overnight cruise boats, passenger-only ferries, car ferries, sightseeing cruises, SWATH vessels and dinner boats. Our key customers include commercial operators, government agencies, and military.

In 2008, NBBB began a new chapter when it was acquired by Ice Cap Holdings.[1]

Notable Projects

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NBBB has a diverse portfolio of projects, including the construction of the M/V Commander for Kitsap Transit and the M/V Rachael Allen for Foss Maritime. The company also constructed the National Geographic Quest,[2] an overnight cruise boat, and the M/V Enetai[3], a high-speed passenger-only ferry.

Industry Recognition

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The shipyard has received recognition for its contributions to the maritime industry, including grants that underscore its efficiency and innovation in shipbuilding practices.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "WHO WE ARE". Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. February 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "National Geographic Quest". Expeditions. February 26, 2024.
  3. ^ "S-201 M/V ENETAI". Nicholsboats. February 26, 2024.
  4. ^ Brown, Andrea (December 16, 2018). "This small-town shipyard can build and float your big boat". Herald Net.