Horizon Shipbuilding Hard at Work
2018 has been a busy year thus far, says Gulf of Mexico shipyard Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc.
The Alabama shipbuilder, which announced reorganization plans in September 2017 amid insufficient revenues, says it is presently working on a steady stream of both new construction and repair projects.
“Our continued production testifies to Horizon’s unwavering commitment to our customers, vendors and friends,” said Lance C. Lemcool, Horizon’s vice president. “We are open for business and look forward to our continued service to the marine industry.”
The yard’s 2018 new construction projects have included delivery of an 88’ bunker boat and a 25’ truckable towboat. Horizon is also building an additional 25’ truckable towboat and a 38’ towboat for Marine Inland Fabricators.
Horizon president Travis R. Short thanked Marine Inland’s president Rudy “for having confidence in Horizon and allowing us to help respond to his customer’s schedule needs.”
Horizon has also performed numerous repair projects this year, the most significant being a comprehensive repair to the towboat Red Wagner for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Other ongoing repair projects include the towboat L.W. Nelson for Parker Towing and the F/V Miss Peggy for Bon Secour Fisheries.