Dulac, Louisiana - On June 19, 2009,the M/V Roger Binsfeld departed Hope Services Inc. (Hope) Dulac, Louisiana, shipyard to join La Crosse, Wisconsin, based Brennan Marine’s tug fleet. The new towboat was built ahead of schedule - a common practice for Hope Service’s shipyard that is averaging delivery of six new hulls a year.  

“We are committed to quality construction, on time delivery, and competitive pricing,” said Rocky Henderson, Hope’s President.   “J.F. Brennan is a great company to work with and we are pleased to have been able to deliver the Roger Binsfeld ahead of schedule.”

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 Roger Binsfeld was the first of two vessels built by Hope for J.F. Brennan. 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 Services will deliver the second identical vessel to JF Brennan on December 1, 2009.