St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., owned by Americraft Marine, wasrecently awarded a contract by Mobro Marine Inc. to build two 180’x54’x12’ spud barges.
St. Johns said the collaboration with Mobro Marine marks another significant milestone for St. Johns Ship Building as it continues to expand its portfolio of high-quality marine vessels.
The spud barges, built to support various marine construction and operations, will serve in Mobro Marine’s fleet, providing critical services across the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean, the statement said.
“We are excited to partner with Mobro Marine for the construction of these two spud barges,” said Joe Rella, president of St. Johns. “This contract highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, dependable vessels that support the maritime industry’s ongoing growth and innovation. The expertise of both teams will ensure the successful completion of this project.”
St. Johns Ship Building notes the company has earned a reputation for excellence in the construction of a wide range of vessels, including crew transfer vessels, tugs, and barges. With this new contract, the shipyard stated highlighted its capabilities in producing vessels that meet the needs of the maritime industry, from wind farm support vessels to essential workhorse barges.
“Having St. Johns Ship Building partner with us to build these barges was only natural. We preferred to utilize a local shipbuilder to continue to grow our fleet of rental barges so we can continue to serve our customers with the best fleet of tugboats, barges, and cranes available for use in the Southeastern United States and Caribbean,” said Mobro Marine, Inc.’s president, John Rowland.
Mobro Marine is a family-owned company established in 1962. It provides marine equipment utilized in road and bridge construction, port expansions and new construction, dredging, heavy lifts, and salvage operations. They also provide inland and ocean towing services.
