Posted on 6/6/2018
Main Iron Works, Houma, La., is building four new 2,680-hp inland towboats for Kirby Inland Marine. Work on the 88’x35’x12’2″ vessels has begun and delivery is scheduled for August, October, and December 2018, Main Iron said in announcing the contract. Three of the new boats have been named — Bailey (hull 461), Bowie (hull 462) and Cochran (hull 463).
Designed by Sterling Marine with 9′ drafts, the vessels will be twin propeller 2,680-hp conventional towboats. The boats will be used in the transportation of a variety of petrochemicals, refined products, oils and liquid fertilizers.
Main propulsion will be the responsibility of twin Caterpillar 3512C-HD diesel engines, producing 1,340 hp at 1,600 rpm each. The Cats ...