Chemical tank-barge unit delivered
U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. said a new articulated tug barge unit comprising the pusher tug Freeport and the parcel barge Chemical Transporter, has been delivered.
“We believe the ATB Freeport is the most technologically advanced ATB in the U.S.-flag ‘Jones Act’ deep-sea trade,” said Paul Gridley, chairman and chief executive officer of the Edison, N.J.-based company.
The 19,999-deadweight-ton barge is capable of carrying 140,000 barrels of chemicals.
The ATB Freeport is the first of five ATBs U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. has contracted to construct as part of its fleet expansion program.
