Vessel Repair Receives Patent On New Hull Design - The Waterways Journal
May 21, 2021 By Waterways Journal Vessel Repair, a shipyard in Port Arthur, Texas, located on the Sabine-Neches Ship Channel, has announced being awarded a patent for the hull of its Pacesetter class of pushboats. The patent is for a new design that is a combination of single- and double-chined hulls, the announcement said. “The majority of towboats are constructed with single-chined or double-chined hulls,” said Kurt Moerbe, vice president of Vessel Repair, by way of providing a background. “Each have their advantages and ...
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