Rhode Island Fast Ferry

07/24/2022

Are you looking for a career in the Offshore Wind Industry? This could be your office - immediate openings to hire full-time year round Captains, deckhands/mates working onboard our Crew Transfer Vessels. This is an excellent opportunity for a select few who want to grow with our CTV company Atlantic Wind Transfers. Experience working onboard passenger ferries, marine vessels, fishing vessels or even sailing vessels is a plus!

The Deckhand/Mate position assists the Master in the day-to-day operation of the vessel, ensuring that all operations are conducted within our company safety, security, operations, and vessel management policies and procedures. Participation in our Company Drug Testing Program is required. Our corporate Headquarters are located in Quonset Point, Rhode Island - residents of Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Virginia are a plus as well!

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05/29/2020

We are excited to announce that Rhode Island Fast Ferry's Offshore Wind division Atlantic Wind Transfers has secured its second long-term Operations & Maintenance offshore wind CTV contract for Dominion Energy. Our current new-build Chartwell Marine Ltd designed vessel under construction at Blount Boats, Inc. will go directly into service later this year to support the Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbines for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project.

This is a great achievement for our company as we will now be servicing both offshore wind farms in the U.S. This accomplishment has been made possible by the efforts of our entire team; from the willingness of our marine crews' dedication and safety to the experience they have gained each and every day transferring offshore. In addition, our management has worked countless hours to learn and improve our operation so that we can provide our clients with a reliable, experienced and most importantly a safe CTV operation. Thank you Dominion Energy for this opportunity, we look forward to working with you and Siemens Gamesa soon.

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Atlantic Wind Transfers, based in Quonset Point, R.I., has secured its second long-term Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) contract in the U.S. to provide offshore marine support services for the Siemens Gamesa offshore

08/04/2019

Join Us on Block Island at Payne's Dock on Monday, August 5th from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm. We are showcasing our newest fast ferry "JULIA LEIGH" to the residents & business owners of Block Island as well as visiting tourists to the island - All are welcomed! This is the ferry we are planning to operate between Quonset Point and Old Harbor in 2020, come by and meet our crew and take a tour of the latest in modern fast ferry comfort and advanced technology. After taking a tour of the ferry enter your name to win a one night stay at the Break Hotel with dinner for two at Spain Restaurant or an one night stay at the Hotel Manisses with dinner for two. Please share the post!

01/21/2019

The Block Island Times

The Block Island Times

BREAKING NEWS: DPUC denies Intertstate's fast ferry loan request. Calls for investigation.

12/30/2018

NBC 10 WJAR

During the last 5 years Interstate Navigation has been telling the Town of New Shoreham and the PUC there is no demand for additional fast ferry service while fighting our proposed Quonset to Block Island service. All the while they have been planning this new fast ferry for the past 2-years. This big new ferry will be displacing local fisherman in the Port of Galilee by taking up more dock space.

The Block Island Ferry is seeking approval for a new boat that could carry 500 passengers.

07/20/2018

NBC 10 WJAR

NBC 10 WJAR

A look inside the battle in Block Island.

06/07/2018

WE'RE HIRING: Deckhands and Ticket Sales Agents and Parking Lot attendants. Immediate start date through end of our season in October. Experience a plus, don't miss out on this great seasonal job! Apply online at the link below. Please share with your friends!
https://www.rhodeislandfastferry.com/careers

09/06/2017

Bumble Bee photo bombs the entering harbor Martha's Vineyard on a sunny late summer day. Courtesy of Twitter - https://tinyurl.com/yd5ytkud

11/15/2016

Deepwater Wind

NBC National news coverage touring the Block Island Wind Farm onboard the Ava Pearl viewing the turbines and the Atlantic Pioneer transferring technicians. Deepwater Wind leading an Energy Revolution...proud to be part of the project!

http://nbcnews.to/2evJ2tF

09/26/2016

R.I. regulators give OK to new high-speed ferry service to Block Island

R.I. regulators give OK to new high-speed ferry service to Block Island

WARWICK — State regulators have approved a new high-speed ferry service to Block Island.In a decision issued this week, the Rhode Island Division

09/23/2016

WJAR NBC10

WJAR NBC10

After 3 years, Rhode Island Fast Ferry has the greenlight in Quonset

09/22/2016

The Block Island Times

The Block Island Times

BREAKING NEWS: Rhode Island Fast Ferry route approved from Quonset Point to Block Island.

08/06/2016

Ørsted U.S.

Ørsted U.S.

Sunset, style.

08/05/2016

Ørsted U.S.

View from nacelle on turbine #1 looking down at connecting with foundation for a crew change.

08/04/2016

Brave Tern Installation Barge and Atlantic Pioneer Crew Transfer Vessel on Foundation #1

Nacelle is on!

08/03/2016

The 433-foot Jack-up Wind Farm Installation Vessel "Brave Tern" arrived in Newport on Sunday to clear customs, undergo USCG Inspections and take on fuel. Our Crew Transfer Vessel Atlantic Pioneer transported the switch out crews and loaded on food stores via 10 ft. containers. The Brave Tern sailed 2 weeks across the Atlantic Ocean from France carrying the 5 Nacelle's which house the generating components of the offshore wind turbines. This vessel is truly a sight to see, it houses a crew of 80, has a crane capacity of 800 tons and can jack up to 480 feet above sea level. If you can get out to Block Island in the coming weeks you can catch a glimpse her working off the Southeast Lighthouse. This will be the only time in history you will ever see an offshore wind farm under construction from land since all others proposed in the future will not be visible from land. Deepwater Wind

07/31/2016

Deepwater Wind sending the first set of components out to the Block Island Wind Farm early this morning to prep for installation for the Brave Tern jack up barge. It's going to be a busy month for Rhode Island Fast Ferry's Atlantic Pioneer Crew Transfer Vessel!

07/30/2016

Vineyard Fast Ferry - Martha's Vineyard Employment

We're hiring! Openings available immediately for ticket agents, parking attendant and on our Vineyard Fast Ferry for bartenders,Senior Deckhands, Deckhands, Mates as well as Deck Crew for our Block Island Wind Farm Support Vessel Atlantic Pioneer!! Fill out an application and email it to [email protected]. Follow the link below for the application and more information. Please share this post - thank you! www.rhodeislandfastferry.com

Martha's Vineyard Ferry from Rhode Island. The largest, most luxurious fast ferry to Martha's Vineyard, closest ferry to CT, NY, NJ and the Providence Airport & Amtrak.

07/23/2016

Final rebuttals filed for fast ferry application

Final rebuttals filed for fast ferry application

Representatives from Rhode Island Fast Ferry, Interstate Navigation and the town of New Shoreham filed rebuttals to post-hearing testimonies with the state Public Utilities and Carriers June 30 regarding RIFF President and CEO Charles A. Donadio’s request to operate a seasonal fast ferry between Quo...

07/02/2016

Rhode Island Fast Ferry - Employment Opportunities

HELP WANTED: RI Fast Ferry is now hiring for full-time/part-time,Captains, Mates and Deckhands for our high-speed ferry service to Martha's Vineyard (Ava Pearl), Captains for Bermuda (Millennium) and Deck Crew for our crew transfer vessel (Atlantic Pioneer) for the Block Island Wind Farm. Follow the link below to apply!

Offering fast ferry service between Quonset Point, Rhode Island and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Block Island. Lighthouse Cruises, Wind Farm Support

05/24/2016

www.atlanticwindtransfers.com

The Atlantic Pioneer connecting to foundation #1 to deliver workers from our cable pull in crew. They're gearing up to pull in the submarine export cable that will ultimately send the power generated from all five turbines to a substation on Block Island. Rhode Island Fast Ferry

05/12/2016

The Independent newspaper

The Independent newspaper

“There’s no vessel like this in the United States. It’s one of a kind right now. What’s great about the project is it’s a Rhode Island wind farm developer; it’s a Rhode Island boat builder and a Rhode Island operator. So everything about this project is Rhode Island, which is great." Charles Donadio, Rhode Island Fast Ferry president. http://www.independentri.com/independents/ind/north_kingstown/article_e8e9c416-f8f0-5649-9057-0682c83b2f83.html

05/06/2016

The Block Island Times

The Block Island Times

The Atlantic Pioneer, the first vessel of its kind built in the U.S. that will support the Block Island Wind Farm, was christened by owner Charlie Donadio, Jr. at Quonset Point.

04/22/2016

Ørsted U.S.

Ørsted U.S.

Today we celebrated the christening of the . The first offshore wind service vessel in the US, the will be used to support the construction and operation of the .

Great day for our friends at Rhode Island Fast Ferry and Blount Boats, Inc.!

04/22/2016

Only on 10: Exclusive look inside groundbreaking ship

Only on 10: Exclusive look inside groundbreaking ship

NBC 10 News was granted an exclusive, first-hand look Thursday at a one-of-a-kind ship based at Ouonset Point.The Atlantic Pioneer is unlike any vessel in America. It's the first ship in the country made for the nation's first off-shore wind farm.No other

04/10/2016

"Atlantic Pioneer" acceptance & delivery yesterday. 1st Offshore Wind Support Vessel built in the United States. Stopped by the "Big Max" cable installation vessel in Quonset Davisville Piers which will begin laying the undersea cable from Block island to the Offshore Wind platforms in the coming weeks. Looking forward to seeing her offshore :) Blount Boats, Inc. South Boats IOW Ltd. Deepwater Wind Quonset Development Corporation

03/31/2016

Atlantic Pioneer sea trials on Narragansett Bay. Vessel handover next week and then our Captains get to have fun...we will Christen the boat in April in Quonset and then start transporting passengers on May 1 for Deepwater Wind to the Block Island Wind Farm. Blount Boats, Inc. South Boats IOW Ltd.

03/12/2016

The Block Island Times

Rhode Island Fast Ferry - South Boats IOW Ltd. - Blount Boats, Inc. - Deepwater Wind - MAN Engines - HamiltonJet New Zealand - www.AtlanticWindTransfers.com

The first crew transfer vessel built in the U.S., equipped with the latest and greatest technology, will be servicing the Block Island Wind Farm this summer.

03/06/2016

The Providence Journal

Weigh in and Post your comments on the ProJo page

Would you take the ferry from Quonset Point to Block Island?

03/04/2016

The Block Island Times

The Block Island Times

Hearings have begun in the Rhode Island Fast Ferry's proposal to operate a fast ferry between Quonset Point and Block Island.