Conrad Shipyard announced the delivery of the first yard, repair, berthing and messing vessel to the Navy. The delivery took place on Oct. 18 at Conrad’s shipyard in Amelia, La., where the final inspection by key Navy officials took place.
Conrad designed and built the YRBM vessel, the first in its class, which features a new design tailored to meet the Navy’s operational needs, the shipyard said in a statement.
The delivery of the first YRBM is part of a larger contract with seven more vessels currently under
Rear Adm. Kevin Smith said the Navy is “really excited to recognize Conrad as a new member of the navy shipbuilding team and their outstanding performance on YRBM 57, a much-needed berthing barge which will greatly improve sailor quality of service.”
The vessel will be stationed at its initial homeport in Japan, where it will enhance naval operations in the region. Conrad Shipyard CEO, Johnny Conrad, said, “This vessel will play a critical role in supporting U.S. Navy troops, and we are proud to be a part of that mission.”
