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Morgan City, La., based Conrad Shipyard, LLC has actually been granted an agreement by the Puerto Rico Maritime Transit Authority (PRMTA) for the building and construction of 4 cargo/passenger ferryboat vessels. The ferryboats, each developed to lug 300 travelers and also 300 brief lots of freight, will certainly run in between the Municipality of Ceiba and also the Municipality Islands of Vieques and Culebra in Puerto Rico.
Conrad anticipates to provide the very first of the 4 cargo/passenger ferryboats to San Juan, Puerto Rico, in late 2024.
“The passenger amenities incorporated into the ferries were designed with comfort and convenience in mind, enhancing the overall experience for those traveling between Puerto Rico’s ports,” statesConrad “With modern propulsion systems, and advanced design techniques for optimum space utilization, these ferries will stand the test of time and service the residents for decades to come.”
“We are honored to have been selected by the Puerto Rico Maritime Transit Authority for this important project,” stated Johnny Conrad, Chairman and also CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ofConrad Shipyard “This contract supports our commitment to delivering quality vessels that prioritize safety, efficiency, and passenger comfort. We look forward to partnering with the Puerto Rico Maritime Transit Authority once again to deliver these vessels.”
Conrad formerly developed and also provided 2 ferryboats to PRMTA which are still running around Puerto Rico today.
“We are excited to work alongside Conrad Shipyard on this project,” stated Josu é Menendez Agosto, Executive Director of PRMTA. “These new ferries will play a vital role in improving connectivity across our region and facilitating the movement of both passengers and vehicles to and from the Island Municipalities. These new vessels will provide the much-needed resiliency that the residents from the island municipalities of Vieques and Culebra need during normal operations and under emergency situations. Based on our past relationship, we are confident that Conrad Shipyard’s dedication to excellence will result in vessels that exceed our expectations.”
Suppliers to the job consist of Morgan City basedSewart Supply “We are very excited to be a part of this project!,” it created on a social media sites message. “Thank you Conrad Shipyard and the Puerto Rico Maritime Transit Authority for choosing Sewart to supply the Twin Disc MGX61500SC marine gears and EC600 electronic controls for these four cargo and passenger ferries.”
