Philly Shipyard to build National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV)

The Maritime Administration (Marad) announced that TOTE Services LLC, has selected Philly Shipyard Inc., Philadelphia, to construct the newest class of training ship, the 524’5″x88’7″x55′ National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV). The shipyard will construct up to five new ships, with 21’4″ drafts, to provide world-class maritime training for the U.S.’s future mariners and to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in times of need.

In May 2019, TOTE Services contracted with...

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McDonough Marine Service acquires barges from J.R. Gray

One of 14 power winch spud barges purchased from J.R. Gray. McDonough Marine Service photo

McDonough Marine Service announced this week the acquisition of 23 barges from Houma, La.-based J.R. Gray Inc. in an all cash buyout. The purchase is comprised of 14 power winch spud barges with sizes ranging from 140’x55′ to 120’x30′, four 195’x35′ material deck barges, and five – 24′ x10′ truckable work float barges.

In a prepared statement announcing the purchase, Pat Stant, McDonough president, said, “The purchase of this portion of the J.R. Gray assets is a great supplement to McDonough’s...

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