Conrad delivers first of 3 ATB hulls

Conrad Deepwater South of Amelia, La., delivered the DS 801 - a 403-foot Articulate Tug Barge (ATB) - to the Vane Brothers Co. of Baltimore, Md. The double-hull ATB was designed by Bristol Harbor (R.I.) Group Inc. In 2015, BHGI was contracted by Conrad Industries Inc. of Morgan City, La., to develop the barge based on a proven hull design BHGI had completed for Conrad. The ATB barge is the first of three sister hulls to be delivered to Vane Brothers. (Source: Work Boat 02/26/18) Conrad Shipyard has been building vessels for both commercial use and the U.S. government for 70 years. Conrad has five Louisiana shipyards.