摘要: |
Conrad Shipyard LLC, Morgan City, La., has been awarded a contract by the Navy for the design and construction of up to eight 151 '×49'×14' yard, repair, berthing and messing (YRBM) barges. The YRBM barges provide a temporary home away from home and workplace forservice men and women whose vessels are in port for repairs and/or maintenance. Conrad's design incorporates functional spaces which allow the sailors to work, sleep, and eat comfortably. The fixed-price contract has a potential value of over $140 million. YRBMs are ABSA1 accommodation barges that provides pier side living accommodations for up to 199 mixed gender personnel, messing for 300 personnel, and space for medical offices, classrooms, workspaces, laundry rooms, storerooms and lounge areas. Conrad expects to deliverthe first YRBM barge to the Navy in late 2023. If the Navy exercises options for the additional barges, peak production is expected to occurfrom 2023 through 2025. |