Vigor Industrial subsidiary US Fab has won the contract to
build American Construction Co.’s newest vessel, a 242-foot by 54-foot, 4,050-cubic
yard, split hull dump barge.
The barge was designed by The Glosten Associates of Seattle,
Washington and features an advanced sealing mechanism to safeguard
environmentally sensitive areas from potential leakage. Construction of the
barge is expected to take place in Vigor’s Swan Island shipyard in Portland,
Oregon. The yard is outfitted with an expansive 800-foot buildway, 600-ton gantry
crane and 150,000 feet of covered fabrication bays.
Construction is on a tight schedule, with delivery scheduled
for June 30, 2013.
“There are a limited number of split hull dump barges on the
West Coast and American Construction is a leader in both cutting edge equipment
and quality services,” Vigor Industrial sales representative Bryan Nichols said.
“We’re proud to add them as a customer and are looking forward to a long-term
relationship.”
American Construction is a dredging and marine construction
company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. The firm’s history in the Puget
Sound dates back to 1903.
“US Fab has a solid reputation for on time, on budget
deliveries,” American Construction President Steven Brannon said. “We’re
confident they will hit our deadlines and deliver a quality vessel to augment
our fleet and ensure the safety of our operators.”
