Main Iron Works, Houma, La., recently completed the first in a series of three Subchapter M certified 2,68-hp towboats for Kirby Inland Marine.
The 88’x35’x9’Bailey is powered by a pair of Caterpillar 3512C-HD diesel engines, turning 1,340 hp at 1,600 rpm each through Twin Disc MG-5600 gears with 6.04:1 reduction ratios and a shaft braking system. Ship’s service power is provided by two John Deere 99 kW gensets.
A Rio marine electric/hydraulic control system, and electric over hydraulic redundant...