Conrad Shipyard has delivered the 6,000 hp. towboat H. Merritt 'Heavy' Lane Jr. to Canal Barge Company Inc. of New Orleans. Built at Conrad Amelia, the Sub-chapter M-compliant vessel measures 166 by 49 by 12 feet and is powered by Tier Ⅳ-compliant EMD engines. The vessel has horizontal offset Reinrjes WAF 4545 reverse reduction gearboxes, with internal hydraulic multi-disc shaft brakes, electric standby pumps, and Vulkan torsional couplings. Designed by naval architects MiNO Marine of New Orleans, the H. Merritt 'Heavy' Lane Jr. has a unique hull form to ensure adequate water flow to the propellers in all operating conditions. The design allows the trans-lev of full power through the propellers, minimizing propeller vibrations transferred to the hull due to unsteady water flow. The design reduces the potential for flow-induced vibration, ensuring greater crew comfort and reduced noise.
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