Gulf Craft delivers 3rd SEACOR FSV

Franklin, La., shipbuilder Gulf Craft delivered the third of four in a series of mono-hull fast support vessels (FSV) for SEACOR Marine of Houma, La. The Libby L. McCall advances the traditional offshore support vessel model, and offers cost efficient and flexible options. Five Cummins QSK 60, EPA Tier 3 compliant diesel engines, each producing 2,680 bhp, coupled to Twin Disc MGX 61500 SC gearboxes, are provided for main propulsion power. Libby L. McCall is certified by the Coast Guard under Subchapters T (Small Passenger Vessels), L (Offshore Supply Vessels) and I (Industrial Vessels) and is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping as a High-Speed Craft with DP-2 and Fire-Fighting Capability notations. Gulf Craft is construction the fourth vessel, Express Plus. The other two vessels are named Liam McCall and Liam J McCall. (Source: Marine Link 01/23/19) Gulf Craft is one of the nation's leading family owned and operated companies that designs, engineers and builds aluminum commercial vessels to accommodate its customers’ diverse range of demanding applications. Its new main facility is completely integrated for efficient vessel construction; and located on 100 acres of property along the Charenton Canal in Franklin, La. The facility is easily accessible from the Gulf of Mexico via the Atchafalaya River and Intracoastal Canal.