en.Wedoany.com Reported - Terral RiverService plans to add two new towboats to its inland fleet, both currently under construction at Intercoastal Iron Works in Houma, Louisiana, with completion expected by the end of 2026. The company stated that this initiative aims to expand its inland transportation fleet and continue advancing its vessel upgrade and replacement program to enhance the reliability and operational efficiency of the river system.

Both towboats feature a conventional twin-screw design, engineered by Farrell and Norton Naval Architects of Newcastle, Maine. Each vessel measures 78 feet in length, 30 feet in width, and has a draft of 8 feet. In terms of propulsion, each boat is equipped with two Mitsubishi Tier 3 main engines, rated at 803 horsepower at 1,400 rpm, paired with Twin Disc MGX5321DC reduction gears and 76-inch by 53-inch by 4-inch propellers. Additional equipment includes John Deere generators and Wintech RT-40 winches.

WorkBoat has contacted Terral RiverService regarding the planned routes and service arrangements for these two vessels and is awaiting further details.

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