Radix Marine to build prototypes

Radix Marine, a US-based marine vessel development company specializing in port and homeland security and defense initiatives, signed a contract to build two prototype manned vessels with a marine technology company, Advanced Marine Concepts (AMC). The vessels will be built in Radix Marine’s new manufacturing facility, making them the first such orders to be produced at the yard.

The prototype vessels are for a proprietary project being developed by AMC, and will use patented technology designed by the firm. Production on the vessels, codenamed ?Dragonfly?, will begin immediately. According to AMC, the Dragonfly prototype will demonstrate new ultra high efficiency technology for high-speed passenger and car ferries. The design combines surface effect ship and hydrofoil technologies. This is the third in a series from Radix Marine on its continuing move to build its in-house manufacturing capabilities.