Louisiana shipbuilder Metal Shark has won an order for five high-speed ferries for Hornblower, a New York City operator.
Four 350-passenger ships and a 150-passenger vessel will be delivered in 2018.
The ferries are designed by Incat Crowther and powered by twin 12-cylinder, 1,400-horsepower Baudouin diesel engines.
They will travel at 24 knots.
The deal follows one in 2016 from Hornblower for six 150-passenger ships for New York.
