Conrad Shipyard contracted to build Damen Stan tugs for Young Brothers
Louisiana, USA based Conrad Shipyard last week signed a contract to build four Damen Stan 3711® tugs for Young Brothers, Limited of Hawaii, the shipbuilding company said in a press release.
The announcement was made by Conrad President and CEO Johnny Conrad comments: "This new contract is a tribute to the extraordinary skills of our shipbuilding team as well as validation of our corporate commitment to quality, craftsmanship, integrity and service".
The four new twin-screw tugs are 123-feet in length with a 36.5-feet beam and powered by G.E. 8L250 engines rated at 6,000 horsepower. Designed for high stability and maneuverability, the tug has a maximum bollard pull of 80-metric tons and a top speed of 12.5 knots.
Young Brothers, Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Foss Maritime and headquartered in Honolulu, is Hawaii’s largest inter-island cargo service provider.
The company, founded in 1900, provides cargo services, including freight handling and transportation, harbor assist, and tug and barge movement throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
About Conrad Shipyard
Conrad Shipyard was established in 1948 and is headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana. The company designs, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, liftboats, barges, offshore supply vessels and other steel and aluminum products for both commercial and government markets. Conrad provides both repair and new construction services at its five Gulf Coast shipyards located in southern Louisiana and Texas.