MN 100: Conrad Shipyard

Posted by Nicole Ventimiglia August 21, 2014

1501 Front Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
Telephone: 985 384 3060
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.conradindustries.com
CEO/President: Johnny Conrad
Number of Employees: 1,250

The Company:
Conrad specializes in the construction, conversion and repair of a wide variety of steel and aluminum marine vessels for commercial and governmental customers. Conversion projects consist of lengthening the mid-bodies of vessels, modifying vessels for a different type of activity and other modifications to increase vessel capacity/functionality. Conrad also conducts routine drydocking and repairs as well as inspections required by the U.S. Coast Guard, the American Bureau of Shipping (“ABS”) and other regulatory agencies.

The Case:
Conrad Shipyard is one of the most diverse shipyards in the country, producing Tank Barges, Bottle Barges, Tugs, Pushboats, Liftboats, Ferries, Dredges fireboats, patrol boats, crewboats, offshore supply vessels (OSVs), and more. With 66 years in business, Conrad continues to earn each customer’s confidence. This diversity is what sets Conrad apart.

(As published in the August 2014 edition of Marine News - http://magazines.marinelink.com/Magazines/MaritimeNews)