St. Johns Ship Building, Palatka, Fla., announced it has secured a contract to construct a 150'x60'x8' spud barge for Hal Jones Contractor, Jacksonville, Fla.
Designed for durability and versatility, the new barge will support Hal Jones' marine construction and operations, the Americraft Marine-owned builder said. The barge is scheduled for delivery in July.
St. Johns said that the new order from Hal Jones Contractor, a division of Vecellio & Grogan, Inc., Beckley, W.Va.,
Matt Farley, vice president of Vecellio & Grogan, said “Hal Jones Contractor is excited to continue our ongoing relationship with SJSB and expand our support beyond dry-docking maintenance, all while supporting our long-term business goals with the continued growth of our barge fleet.”
