Metal Shark Alabama, Bayou La Batre, Ala., has announced a new contract to build three 120’x35′ river towboats for Florida Marine Transporters Inc., Mandeville, La.
The four-decked, welded-steel, USCG Subchapter “M”-compliant towboats were designed by John W. Gilbert Associates Inc., Hingham, Mass., and will be powered by twin Caterpillar 3512C Tier 3 marine diesel engines rated at 1,911 hp each. Construction is underway at Metal Shark Alabama, with deliveries commencing in 2019.
The contract...
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