GIS-La. launches ‘Warhorse’

Gulf Island Shipyards, a division of Gulf Island Fabrication Inc., launched its newly built M/V HOS Warhorse on Nov. 2 at its Jennings, La. facility. The HOS Warhorse, the first of a two vessel contract for Hornbeck Offshore Services, will be relocated to Gulf Island Shipyard’s Houma, La., location for final outfitting, testing, commissioning and delivery to Hornbeck during the first quarter of 2018. Warhorse is 365 feet long and will be outfitted with two large, heave-compensated cranes and can accommodate 102 people. The vessel will be certified for worldwide operations.(Source: Marine Link 11/17/16)