M/V Troy Bernier was christened with a conventional bottle break [Image; Maritime Partners]
Metairie, La., headquartered Maritime Partners LLC, which, with over 1,600 inland waterways vessels, is the most important lessor of marine tools within the United States, simply added one other to its fleet. Christened the M/V Troy Bernier with a conventional bottle break on July 28, the two,600 bhp vessel is an Entech Designs LLC designed inland towboat measuring 84 by 34 by 11 toes.
Built by the C&C Marine & Repair shipyard in Belle Chasse, La., the vessel is powered by twin Cummins QSK38M1 marine diesel engines turning twin 82- by 67-inch four-bladed stainless-steel propellers) through Reintjes WAF 665 5.95:1 marine gears and has twin Cummins 99 kW 208 VAC, 3 Phase, 60 Hz gensets.
The vessel has two steering rudders and 4 flanking rudders managed through an electrical over hydraulic, full observe up steering system with 45 diploma swing, and two 20 hp electrical motors with hydraulic pumps.
The vessel is known as for Maritime Partners affiliate Troy Bernier.
“I am honored and humbled that Maritime Partners has named this beautiful, 2,600 HP vessel after me,” he stated. “It was a thrill to celebrate the christening of the M/V Troy Bernier with my co-workers, friends and family. I’m proud of the work I’ve been able to do at Maritime Partners. Having this vessel named after me is a visible reminder of MP’s commitment to its team. I’m excited that the M/V Troy Bernier joins MP’s fleet of hard-working towboats, providing vital transportation of non-discretionary commodities which feed and power America.”
More on the christening festivities HERE.
