La. marine firm delivers Mex ferry

 The 150 foot-plus catamaran passenger ferry Ultramar has been delivered to a Mexican tourism-operator. The catamaran was built by Midship Marine of Harvey, La. Ultramar was specifically designed for the operator’s Playa de Carmen-Cozumel run, offering high capacity, high durability and a world-class passenger experience. (Source: Marine Link 02/23/17) Gulf Coast Note: Midship Marine is a family business established in 1989. Company founder/president Michael Hinojosa has been designing aluminum vessels for more than 30 years. Midship Marine builds a range of aluminum water craft including mono-hull and catamaran passenger ferries, sailing catamarans, semi-submersibles, oil skimmers and crew/supply boats to customer specifications, according to its website.