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Greenbrier Launches Crowley s New Alaska Fuel Barge
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The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. announced today the launch of Qamun, a 55,000-barrel shallow draft double hull petroleum tank barge built by Greenbrier Marine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenbrier. Crowley Engineering Services provided on-site construction management using an Alaska-specific design by Jensen Maritime, its recently integrated naval architecture and marine engineering firm.
The 350-foot barge, which will form part of an articulated tug-barge (ATB) unit, will be paired with the tug Aurora being constructed by Master Boat Builders Inc., Coden, Ala. Delivery to Crowley is expected in April 2021. It is designed specifically for the Alaska fuels market.
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX), announced today the launch of
Qamun (pronounced Ka-moon), a 55,000 BBL Shallow Draft Double Hull Petroleum Tank Barge (ATB) built by Greenbrier Marine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenbrier. Crowley Engineering Services provided on-site construction management using an Alaska-specific design by Jensen Maritime, its recently integrated naval architecture and marine engineering firm.
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The 350 vessel was sponsored by Natalie Meidel, wife of Rick Meidel, Vice President and General Manager of Crowley Fuels, who carried out the traditional ceremony breaking a champagne bottle against the hull at the launch. The barge will be paired with the tug