Crowley

Crowley Maritime has received Louisiana, the third of four next-generation 50,000 dead weight tonnage (dwt) Jones Act product tankers, built by Philadelphia-based Philly Shipyard.

The newly delivered 600ft vessel will be christened in New Orleans next month, and is set to join the sister ships in the series; Ohio and Texas, reported Marinelog.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Based on the Hyundai Mipo Dockyards (HMD) design, it is the 23rd vessel built by Philly Shipyard.

"The Louisiana’s delivery continues to enhance the services we are able to provide to our petroleum customers."

It incorporates several fuel efficiency features, has flexible cargo capability and meets the latest regulatory requirements.

The vessel, which has secured LNG Ready Level 1 approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), has the capacity to carry 14.5 million gallons of crude oil or refined products.

See Also:

Crowley petroleum services senior vice-president and general manager Rob Grune said: "The Louisiana’s delivery continues to enhance the services we are able to provide to our petroleum customers.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

"We celebrate new tonnage and the advanced technology, but most important to us and to our customers are the highly trained men and women of Crowley who are committed to transporting their fuel in the safest, most reliable way possible."

Philly Shipyard is currently building the remaining product tanker for Crowley and expects to deliver it later this year.

Additionally, the shipyard has commenced construction of four 50,000dwt tankers, to be delivered to a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan.

Image: Philly Shipyard delivers product tanker, Louisiana. Photo: courtesy of Philly Shipyard.