Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program
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Hines Furlong Line has taken delivery of the M\/V Oxford<\/em>. The towboat is the third vessel in Built at Intracoastal Iron Works in Bourg, La., the triple screw M\/V Oxford <\/em>follows two previously delivered twin-screw vessels in the Mitsubishi powered series into service, the M\/V Sun Valley <\/em>(see earlier story<\/a>) and the M\/V Sawtooth,<\/em> both built at Eymard Marine Construction & Repair Inc. on the Harvey Canal.<\/p>\n All three vessels feature Laborde-supplied Mitsubishi 6R2 Tier 3 engines<\/a> rated at 803 horsepower at 1,400 RPM and Laborde-supplied generators, reinforcing the standardized approach that allows Hines Furlong to scale its fleet without introducing unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n Hines Furlong says that the pace of the 11-boat program requires suppliers who stay organized \u201cWith a series like this, you need suppliers who follow through,\u201d said Karl Morley, senior Laborde noted that strong coordination has been a defining part of the partnership with Hines \u201cThe Mitsubishi S6R2 platform gives operators a consistent power package across the fleet,\u201d The post Hines Furlong takes delivery of third boat in Mitubishi-powered newbuild program<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
in an 11-boat construction program of vessels powered by Mitsubishi marine engines from
Laborde Products. The program focuses on keeping the builds uniform and dependable, giving
crews equipment they can count on from day one.<\/p>\n
and responsive from one build to the next.<\/p>\n
engineer of new construction & leased vessels at Hines Furlong. \u201cLaborde stays involved,
they answer the phone, and they help the yard keep the job on schedule. That consistency
saves time and avoids headaches.\u201d<\/p>\n
Furlong.<\/p>\n
said Brian Laborde, president of Laborde Products. \u201cFor a vessel like the Oxford, that means
predictable performance, a familiar maintenance profile, and equipment crews already know
how to run.\u201d<\/p>\n