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Mitsubishi S12A2 Engine to Power New Towing Vessel Mac Andrew McKinney
- 12/16/2011 -
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By Shipbuilding Tribune Staff - Shipbuilding Tribune-USA
The latest addition to the towing fleet of McKinney is the
shiny new Mac Andrew McKinney. To power the push boat, they turned to Laborde
Products to supply an S12A2 Mitsubishi engine rated 940 hp at 1,940 rpm.
"We wanted a Tier II diesel engine with hydraulic governor,”
said Andy McKinney, VP of operations. "We also preferred to avoid the hassle of
complex computers and electronics, so we chose a low-maintenance all-mechanical
model. We are 100 percent satisfied with its performance.”
Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, McKinney Marine, operates
four 1,000 to 1,800 hp towing vessels. McKinney Harbor Towing, Inc. operates a
barge fleeting facility, and McKinney Salvage and Heavy Lift recovers sunken
boats and barges.
Built by Verret Shipyard in Plaquemine, Louisiana, the Mac
Andrew McKinney is 68′ long, with a 30′
beam and 10′ draft. The 162 gt boat averages 5.8 knots and reaches a
top speed of 7.6 knots. Laborde is the largest Mitsubishi Marine distributor in
North America with a far-reaching territory from Texas to Florida and New
Orleans to Minneapolis. Excellent for the extremely heavy-duty tug and push
boat applications, Mitsubishi engines typically offer significantly larger
displacement and more mass. Extremely easy to maintain, each cylinder has its
own head and the engine has large inspection covers on the crankcase and oil
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For more information visit: HTTP://shipbuildingtribune.com/2011/12/16/usa-mitsubishi-s12a2-engine-to-power-new-towing-vessel-mac-andrew-mckinney/
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