VT Halter Marine lays keel for articulated tug barge
PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- VT Halter Marine today laid the keel for one of two articulated tug barge units being built for Bouchard Transportation Co., the company said in a news release.
"The laying of the keel marks a major milestone in the construction schedule for these units," CEO Bill Skinner said. "With construction of this first barge underway and the upcoming launch of the ATB tug, we proudly look forward to delivering these quality-built ATB units to our long-standing customer, the Bouchard family."
Construction of the two units began in April at VT Halter Marine's Pascagoula facility, with delivery scheduled for mid 2015.
The barge measures 625 feet by 91 feet by 47 feet, has a 250,000-barrel capacity and will be used to transport liquid petroleum. The barge is ABS and USCG certified for Jones Act service.
Halter has also scheduled a Feb. 6 launch for the ocean going 112 foot ATB Denise A. Bouchard, the sister tug to the previously built Evening Star. That tug is classed by ABS as A1 towing vessel, dual mode, and is equipped with an Intercon coupler system.
Upon delivery, the ATB units and the offshore tug will enter into Bouchard's fleet service in New York City.
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