VT Halter Marine, Inc. (VT Halter Marine), a subsidiary of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced the delivery of Endurance, the second 8,000 hp Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) tug to Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc.
This is part of a contract that VT Halter Marine signed with OSG in April 2010 to complete two tugs over 16 months at the former’s Moss Point Marine shipyard. The first tug, Courageous, was delivered in June 23, 2011. Both Courageous and Endurance are capable of operating in full ocean service and will be used to perform ATB services transporting refined petroleum products coastwise within the US. Measuring 42.8 meters by 11.6 meters, these state-of-the-art tugs number among the 20 ATB tugs built by VT Halter Marine, one of the leading designers and builders of ATB tugs in the US. “VT Halter Marine is proud to deliver this second 8,000 ATB tug to OSG - our valued and important partner; and we look forward to continuing this strong relationship,” remarked Bill Skinner, Chief Executive Officer, VT Halter Marine