Evening Breeze
Melville, N.Y., based Bouchard Transportation Co.,Inc has actually taken the distribution of ATB device M/V Evening Breeze and alsoBarge No 252 (B.No 252) from shipbuilders VTHalter Marine Inc and also Bollinger Shipyards specifically
M/V Evening Breeze left VT Halter Marine’s Pascagoula Shipyard center on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, and also will certainly fulfill and also pair with B.No 252 prior to cruising to sign up with Bouchard’s fleet solution in New York.
The 4,000 hp Evening Breeze fulfills UNITED STATE EPA-Tier 4 needs, steps 112 feet by 35 feet by 17 feet, and also is outfitted with anIntercon Coupler System
“We are pleased to build on our 37+ year relationship, designing and building quality, safe, industry leading tugs and barges for the Bouchard family,” stated Ronald Baczkowski, Chief Executive Officer of VTHalter Marine “We thank Bouchard for the trust they place in VT Halter Marine and our talented group of tug and barge shipbuilders.”
Constructed by Bollinger Shipyards, the B.No 252 is the sis vessel to the B.No 250, determining 317′ 6 feet by 70 feet by 28 feet. The B.No 252 has a 55,000 barrel ability, and also will certainly be utilized to move tidy oil items throughout the Jones Act Market.
“We are proud to continue to be a part of the great success of the Bouchard family,” stated Bollinger Shipyards President & & Chief Executive Officer, Ben Bordelon.“Mr. Bouchard and his family continue to invest into the future by continuing to modernize its fleet. It is a great American story to have multiple generations of Bouchards continue on as leaders in our industry. On behalf of our many talented craftsmen down the bayou, the Bollinger team is thankful for the opportunity to build this Jones Act classed vessel for Bouchard Transportation. The Bollinger and Bouchard families have a long tradition of working together, and we appreciate the opportunity to further this tradition.”
The distribution of the M/V Evening Breeze and also B.No 252 notes an additional action in Bouchard’s continuous fleet growth strategy, as the business remains to look for methods to spend revenues right into brand-new and also advanced tools. These Jones Act vessels consist of the latest alterations to the Intercon and also pin system, along with one of the most highly innovative tools in different rooms that are developed to minimize overall discharges, therefore making sure an extra green fleet.
The Evening Breeze is the very first yank in Bouchard’s fleet with EPA Tier 4 engines.
Upon taking distribution, Bouchard Transportation Co.,Inc President & & Chief Executive Officer, Morton S. Bouchard III stated, “Continuously maintaining and advancing our equipment has always been our top priority. We are excited to welcome a new 55,000 BBL clean oil barge to our fleet, as well as our first tug with Tier 4 engines. Our Safety First philosophy remains at the forefront of our operation, and the M/V Evening Breeze and B. No. 252 are strong representations of VT Halter Marine and Bollinger Shipyards ability to help advance our fleet with the most innovative technologies. Our relationship with both VT Halter Marine & Bollinger Shipyards goes back decades, and I am very thankful for all of the hard work and talent that their teams have put into producing another cutting edge ATB unit for Bouchard.”
