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Spartan and bollard pull of 90 tons. The integrated hybrid propul- sion system was provided by Thompson Tractor and includes two EPA Tier 4 certi? ed Caterpillar 3512E main engines, each producing 2,550 horsepower and two Berg MTA 628 azimuth thrusters, three Caterpillar generators and two ABB propulsion motors and associated variable frequency drives.

“She is representative of their advanced workmanship and ability to deliver modern, cutting-edge marine tech- nology. We look forward to continuing to deliver service

Master Boat Builders, Inc.

excellence and offering our customers a more sustainable

Master Boat Builders, Inc. in March delivered Spartan, towing solution,” said Daniel Thorogood, Seabulk CEO.

the ? rst of two new hybrid diesel-electric tugboats for “As the maritime industry continues to evolve and mod-

Seabulk. This modern and unique tug was built at MBB’s ernize its ? eet, Master Boat Builders is proud to deliver

Coden, Ala., yard. this hybrid tugboat, which will serve as the most ef? cient

Spartan was designed by Robert Allan Naval Architects technologically advanced Tug operating in the US.,” said & Marine Engineers. The tug is built to meet U.S. Coast Garrett Rice, president of Master Boat Builders. “Spartan

Guard regulations and is classed through the American is the latest in a series of innovative and alternative-pow-

Bureau of Shipping (ABS), including escort notation. ered work boats that we are constructing and that we will

The vessel has an overall length of 98 feet, beam of 43 feet, continue to deliver as demand in this market expands.”

YRBM Barges

Louisiana shipbuilder Conrad Shipyard has emerged as the winner of a nearly $19 million contract for the detail design and construction of a new Yard, Repair, Berthing, and Messing (YRBM) craft for the U.S. Navy.

YRBM barges provide a temporary home away from home and workplace for service men and women whose vessels are in port for repairs and/or maintenance. Conrad said its design incorporates functional spaces which allow the sailors to work, sleep and eat comfortably.

The $18,988,990 ? rm-? xed-price contract is for one

Conrad Shipyard

YRBM accommodation barge, but includes options for up to eight, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative through December 2025.

value of this contract to $142,906,420. The contract was The YRBM barge is an ABS A1 Accommodation Barge competitively procured via the beta.sam.gov website, with with a 151’-4” x 49’-4” x 14’ footprint. The vessel provides six offers received. pier side living accommodations capable of berthing 199

Work for the initial award will be performed in Ame- mixed gender personnel, messing for 300 personnel, and lia, La., and is expected to be completed by November includes spaces for medical of? ces, classrooms, workspac- 2023. But, if all options are exercised, work will continue es, laundry rooms, storerooms, and lounge areas.

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