VTHM products named boats of year

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - VT Halter Marine (VTHM) received top honors during the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans with two of its vessels selected for Boat of the Year 2019. Built by VT Halter Marine for Crowley Maritime, the Taino and El Coqui were selected based on criteria set by WorkBoat Magazine and popular vote. Taino and El Coquí are the first Commitment Class, liquefied natural gas-powered ConRo ships built for Crowley’s shipping and logistics services between Jacksonville, Fla., and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Built specifically for the Puerto Rico trade, they are capable of transporting up to 2,400 20-equivalent container units at a cruising speed of 22 knots. Each vessel accommodates a wide range of container sizes and types. This award marks the first time a VT Halter Marine vessel has been awarded Boat of the Year. VT Halter Marine vessels have been named in the Significant Boat listing six times. “VT Halter Marine is proud to be part of the team on these first of class vessels for Crowley,” said Ron Baczkowski, president/CEO of VTHM. (Source: VT Halter Marine 12/17/19) https://vthm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/VT-Halter-Marine-Wins-Admired-Boat-of-the-Year-at-International-Workboat-Show.pdf