Arctic Oil & Gas Directory: Crowley christens one of largest ATBs in industry

Crowley Maritime Corp. said Nov. 3 that as a part of its industry-leading new vessel building program, it christened its largest and fastest articulated tug-barge, the Legacy/750-1, in New Orleans.

The high-capacity tank barge is able to carry up to 330,000-barrels of petroleum products and the 16,000-horsepower tug can generate speeds of 15 knots or more, making the ATB an industry leader. When coupled together, the vessels measure 674 feet in length, only 23 feet shorter than One Shell Square, the tallest building in New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. The ATB’s design, construction and systems exceed industry standards for the safest possible transportation of petroleum and chemical products.

“This class of ATB is among the largest, safest and fastest in the trade,” said Crowley’s Chairman, President and CEO Tom Crowley. “We are raising the bar in terms of reliability, cargo flexibility and environmental friendliness through our industry-leading new-build program. And the investments we are making will serve the needs of our customers for many years to come.”

Vessel sponsors Christine Crowley, wife of Tom Crowley, and Carole Shaffner, wife of Senior Vice President of Transportation and Logistics George Shaffner of Marathon Petroleum Corp., performed the time-honored tradition of christening the vessels. More than 200 guests

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