Posted on 7/28/2020
The 64- by 28-foot towboat M/V Amelia Ray recently delivered to L&L Marine Transportation by Rodriguez Shipbuilding, Bayou La Batre, Ala., features twin Mitsubishi S6R2-Y3MPTAW Tier III main diesel engines, producing 803 hp at 1,400 rpm, coupled to Twin Disc 5321 gears and supplied by Laborde Products Inc., Covington, La.
“We’ve worked with Laborde Products on several new builds through the years, so, as expected, the Amelia Ray job had no snags from the engine supplier,” said Joseph Rodriguez, owner of Rodriguez Shipbuilding. “The owner of the Amelia Ray, Mr. Lee Leboeuf was a pleasure to work with. His team of personnel were first class in every respect and got the job done. We look for...