Ala. shipbuilder delivers 2nd tug

Master Marine of Bayou La Batre, Ala., recently delivered the towboat 'Tom Torretti' to Waterfront Services of Cairo, Ill. The tug is the second of four sister-ships Master Marine is building for Waterfront Services. Laborde Products of Covington, La., provided a pair of Mitsubishi Tier 3 diesel marine engines. Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics of Mobile, Ala., provided the steering system and a pair of Quincy F325 reciprocating air compressors. Schuyler Maritime of Broussard, La., provided rubber fendering. R.S. Price & Son of Fairhope, Ala., provided the Mitsubishi mini-split heat pump HVAC system with Theodore, Ala.-based Blakeney Marine providing all custom woodwork and interior finishes. Donavon Marine of Harahan, La., delivered the aluminum Diamond SeaGlaze windows, and Plaquemine, La.-based Dales Welding and Fabricators supplied aluminum exterior doors. New World Electronics of Bayou La Batre provided all of the electronics and communications. (Source: Work Boat 02/01/18)