Recently, Harley Marine Gulf held christening ceremony for tug M/V Thunder, first of two sister class vessels that will be built at Conrad Shipyard, at Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. The second tug, the Lightning will be delivered to HMG in mid-November.
Both tugs are river style pushboats that have a capability to produce 2,000 horsepower each. Their design will allow for effective maneuverability of the petroleum barges they will be paired with. Each tug is 75 feet long and 29 feet wide.
Since the christening, the tug has been standing by at the shipyard awaiting her barge, the Jared Joseph, to be completed with construction at Conrad Shipyard. The pair will then transition into the HMG fleet in early October.
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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, October 3, 2012; Image: harleymarine