March 4, 2011
 

Dulac, LA – Hope Services Shipyard delivered the M/V Trinity Bay today to Higman Marine Services of Houston, Texas. The delivery of the vessel marks the 35th vessel Hope has constructed for Higman. The M/V Trinity Bay is the second 78’x34’x10’ inland towing vessel Hope has manufactured for Higman. The first vessel of this size, the M/V Baffin Bay was delivered in November 2010. It is powered by a pair of Cummins KTA-38M diesel engines providing 2,000 horsepower.

 

“We are pleased that Higman continues to provide us the opportunity to build their vessels as their fleet continues to grow,“ stated Rocky Henderson, President of Hope Services. “Higman is a great company to do business with.”

 

Hope Services Shipyard continues to provide quality new construction and repair work at its Dulac, LA, shipyard. The company has recently expanded its business line to include the acquisition and refurbishment of offshore platforms.

 

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