Ala. shipbuilder delivers 3rd towboat

Bayou La Batre, Ala., shipbuilder Master Marine has delivered its third of four new-build towboats for Illinois-based inland operator Waterfront Services Co. Each vessel will be powered by a pair of Covington, La.-based Laborde Products’ S6R2-Y3MPTAW Mitsubishi 803 HP tier III diesel marine engines, and two Northern Lights M65C13.2S 65KW Tier III electronic controlled generators. Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics of Mobile, Ala., provided the steering system and a pair of Quincy F325 reciprocating air compressors. Schuyler Maritime of Mobile provided 11-inch x 18-inch rubber fenders. R.S. Price & Son of Robertsdale, Ala., provided Mitsubishi mini-split heat pump HVAC system on all interior spaces. Blakeney Marine of Theodore, Ala., provided all custom woodwork and interior finishes. Donavon Marine of New Orleans provided the large aluminum Diamond SeaGlaze windows, and Dales Welding and Fabricators of Plaquemine, La. supplied the aluminum exterior doors. (Source: Marine Link 05/15/18)