New Towboat Delivered to Lorris G. Towing
M/V Cole Guidry, the newly designed Bollinger inland towboat, was delivered to owner Lorris G. Towing on December 16, 2016.
The M/V Cole Guidry, designed and built by Bollinger Shipyards, is a 2,000 HP inland towboat measuring 80 feet by 36 feet with a 10-foot draft. The vessel is powered by three Caterpillar C18 Tier 3 engines rated at 670 HP each, supplied by Louisiana Machinery. The reduction gears are Twin Disc Model MGX517ODC with a ratio of 6:1. Electrical power is provided by three Kohler generators, 65 kW each, supplied by Caroline Marine. Tank capacity for fuel is 20,000 gallons and potable water capacity is 7,400 gallons. The vessel has four staterooms and seven bunks for the comfort of its crew.
Ben Bordelon, President and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, said Luke Guidry of Lorris G. Towing, a longtime customer, worked closely with the Bollinger team “to design and develop a vessel that will exceed his customers’ expectations.”
“Thanks to his input combined with our workers at Bollinger, Lorris G. Towing will continue to grow his fleet to service the inland marine transportation market for many more years,” Bordelon added.
“This vessel exceeds our expectations,” Luke Guidry said. “Bollinger’s technology and craftsmanship are evident in the design and construction of this vessel. We can expand on this design to meet our future needs and the needs of our customers.”
