La. firms awarded NC ferry pact

C.Fly Marine Services of Madisonville, La., was recently awarded the functional design verification and production engineering for two new 185-foot ferries for the state of North Carolina’s Department of Transportation Ferry Division. The two new boats will replace the smaller Hatteras class ferries currently in service. Gulf Island Shipyards of Houma, La, will handle the construction of the river-class ferries, which will carry 40 vehicles, 7-person crews, and 300 passengers. The new boats are scheduled for delivery in 2020. C.Fly Marine has more than 20 years experience in vessel design, analysis, and construction. The company offers both naval architecture and marine engineering focused in application and design to deliver comprehensive solutions. Madisonville is located about 50 miles NW of Slidell, La. Gulf Island Shipyards manufacture complex steel structures and marine vessels for variety of industries with shipyards at Lake Charles, Jennings, and Houma, La.; and a technical services group in New Orleans to provide enhanced oversight of engineering, estimating and related services. (Source: Work Boat 02/18/19)