VT Halter lays barge keel

PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- VT Halter Marine laid the keel for one of two articulated tug barge units being built for Bouchard Transportation Co. Construction of the two units began in April at VT Halter Marine's Pascagoula facility, with delivery scheduled for mid 2015. The barge is 625 feet by 91 feet by 47 feet, has a 250,000-barrel capacity and will be used to transport liquid petroleum. (Source: Mississippi Press, 01/13/14)