Conrad delivers first of four McDonough spud barges

Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard reports that its Deepwater South facility in Amelia, La., has delivered the first of four ABS classed spud barges to McDonough Marine Service, headquartered in Metairie, La.

The identical spud barges each measure 180 by 54 by 12.5 feet and have a deck strength of 2,500 pounds per square foot and four spud wells. The remaining barges are on schedule for delivery in the third and fourth quarters of 2021. The Deepwater South yard, where the barges...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/conrad-delivers-first-of-four-mcdonough-spud-barges/

Conrad Shipyard lays keel for GLDD trailing suction hopper dredge

Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard recently hosted a ceremony at its Deepwater shipyard in Amelia, La., to mark the laying of the keel of a 6,500 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge under construction for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD). Delivery of the dredge is scheduled before the end of first quarter 2023.

Addressing an audience of Conrad and GLDD executives, Louisiana’s Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, United States Coast Guard personnel, shipyard workers and...

https://www.marinelog.com/coastal/dredging/conrad-shipyard-lays-keel-for-gldd-trailing-suction-hopper-dredge/

Conrad Shipyard delivers two asphalt barges to Alabama

Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, La., has delivered two 30,000 bbl. asphalt barges to Parker Towing, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

“We are pleased to announce the delivery of the tank barges PTC 2001 and PTC 2002 to Parker Towing,” Conrad CEO Johnny Conrad said in a statement announcing the delivery. “Our two companies have a rich and storied history of providing outstanding services to our customers, and it was a pleasure to work closely with their management team to deliver these vessels.”

The PTC 2001 and PTC...

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Robert Socha joins Conrad Shipyard

Morgan City, La., headquartered Conrad Shipyard, LLC reports that Robert A. Socha has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Socha will lead the company’s sales and marketing efforts. He will work collaboratively with other Conrad business groups, including Business Development, Engineering and Product Development, Contracts, Estimating and Operations.

“We are excited to have Robert join our team” said Chairman and CEO Johnny Conrad. “He brings to our company...

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