Dulac, Louisiana – On December 17, 2009,the M/V Lisa Marie departed Hope Services Shipyard to join La Crosse, Wisconsin, based Brennan Marine’s tug fleet. The new towboat was delivered on schedule - a common practice for Hope Service’s shipyard that has a five month turnaround on this type of tug classification.   

“We’ve built our reputation on producing quality vessels, but when our clients come back to us to build additional vessels for them, it reinforces to us that we’re not just building boats here but are helping our clients achieve their continued success, “ stated Hope’s President, Rocky Henderson.
 

The 72 ft x 30 ft push tug has a 10 ft depth and 29 ft eye height.   The three deck vessel is outfitted with two new Tier 2 type engines carrying a vessel rating of 2000 HP. The M/V Lisa Marie is the second vessel built by Hope for J.F. Brennan this year. This tug was built with extra reinforcement in its push knees and hull and will begin working for Brennan in St. Louis, Missouri, on a project building one of the nation’s largest cement plants. 

Hope has become known in the industry for producing quality vessels, at a competitive price with on time delivery.