Ingram Marine Group held a christening ceremony April 3 in Nashville for the David North, a new four-decked, welded-steel, USCG Subchapter M-compliant towboat in a series of 10.
Designed by Ingram Marine Group, Main Iron Works, Houma, La., and Ashraf Degedy, PE, the 69’x30’ design is powered with twin Caterpillar Marine Tier 3 diesel engines and Reintjes gearboxes, John Deere generators and Michigan Wheel propellers. The live-aboard vessel features a 33’ eye level and has capacities of 12,000 gals. of fuel and 4,600 gals. of potable water.
The David North is named after Ingram’s general manager of logistics and customer service in Louisiana. North joined the Ingram team during the acquisition of Midland Enterprises in 2002. He began his career at Midland in 1980 and is celebrating his 45th year in the marine industry.
“David North has built a strong reputation and fostered lasting partnerships with many of our valued customers and vendors,” said Orrin Ingram, chairman of Ingram Marine Group and CEO of Ingram Industries. “He has been a steady and invaluable presence on the customer service team and has been instrumental in our lower Mississippi linehaul planning. Through his dedication, he truly represents The Ingram Way.”
“I’m truly honored to celebrate David at this christening,” said John Roberts, CEO of Ingram Marine Group. “Through his hard work, leadership and passion, he has earned not just this great honor, but the respect and admiration of colleagues and industry partners alike.”
