MiNO Marine created the layout based upon governing demands and also present market requirements
Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, La., has actually begun manufacturing on a 2nd 6,000 HP inland towboat created by MiNO Marine of New Orleans.
The Subchapter M certified vessel steps 166′ x 49′ x 12′ and also is powered by Tier IV certified engines.
Conrad has orders from 2 consumers for the vessels. Conrad functioned carefully with MiNO Marine, that created the layout based upon governing demands and also present market requirements.
Conrad’s assembly line is tailored for serial manufacturing for several consumers, and also part production paired with a modular construct approach cause performances in manufacturing, on-time shipment and also reduced prices to the consumer.
The vessel has actually an enhanced hull kind for enhanced efficiency, and also the layout is planned to be adaptable to suit various propulsion drive-trains. The vessels presently incomplete each use various engines; one vessel will certainly be outfitted with GE engines, and also the various other will certainly have EMD engines.
Johnny Conrad, Chairman and also chief executive officer, commented, “This horsepower range is right in our wheelhouse, and we will continue to expand our capabilities to be able to service our customers’ needs. We are delighted about the opportunity to provide our customers with a quality vessel constructed by our proven and experienced shipbuilding team.”
