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T S G , I .HE HEARER ROUP NC dry dockings or more comprehensive maintenance periods.

A premier naval architecture ? rm with focus on the in-

The ? rm specializes in inland workboats, including fer- land marine industry, The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) has ries, towboats, dredges, drydocks, marine construction led the industry with several signi? cant z-drive towboat equipment, dump scows and tank barges. TSGI has re- designs, diesel electric with energy storage ferry designs, cently been awarded an IDIQ with TXDOT to provide dredges, dump scows, and innovative projects like lique- engineering services required for the preparation of plans, ? ed natural gas (LNG) fueled vessels. TSGI naval archi- speci? cations, and estimates, and construction services to tects are intimately familiar with the current ABS rules and update existing passenger-vehicle ferry vessels and marine

U. S. Coast Guard regulations for barges and towboats, shore-side facilities. TSGI has also been tasked with de- and the company utilizes state of the art computer model- signing a modern, high-ef? ciency ferry for the Crosby- ing and design tools in concert with time honored design Lynchburg ferry service in Houston. The new design practices to develop innovative and functional designs.

will feature increased passenger and vehicle capacity and

TSGI’s marine engineering practice focuses on the de- reduced environmental impacts compared to the existing sign of new vessels, but its engineers also work on repowers, 40-year-old ? eet. Other recent projects include the detail vapor control systems, and mechanical and electrical up- design for a 76’ ice breaking tug for USACE and the re- grades. TSGI also offers marine surveying and construction powering of TXDOT ferry John W. Johnson from diesel- oversight services. These services can be in support of new electric to diesel-electric with battery propulsion. www.marinelink.com MN 53|