Blakeley BoatWorks, Mobile, Ala., recently announced the completion and delivery of Hull 107, formally named M/V Claire Ellen, to Cooper Marine’s Louisiana operations.
Designed by Farrell and Norton, the 70'x28' towboat is fully compliant with the latest United States Coast Guard Subchapter M regulatory requirements, the shipyard said in a statement.
The towboat is powered by twin Caterpillar C32 800-hp Tier 3 diesel marine engines and coupled to two Twin Disc MGX5222 gears. Electrical power is supplied by two Caterpillar C4.4 Tier 3 generators.
The towboat has a capacity of 22,000 gals. of fuel and 5,200 gals. of fresh water. The vessel is outfitted with four crew staterooms housing up to seven crewmen with three bathrooms and a full galley arrangement.
“We’re proud of the work Blakeley BoatWorks has done and are excited for M/V Claire Ellen to service fleets on the lower Mississippi River,” said Karl Gonzales, vice president of Cooper Marine-Louisiana operations. “The addition of this vessel proves to our customers that we aim to continually service our industry with the best equipment and crew members in the industry.”
In addition to the delivery of M/V Claire Ellen, Blakeley BoatWorks has also begun construction on a seventh 1,600 horsepower vessel, Hull 113, for Cooper Marine’s Louisiana operations.
