U.S. Naval Sea Methods Command has exercised an choice with Conrad Shipyard to construct one other Yard, Restore, Berthing, and Messing (YRBM) barge.
The award is a $18,484,619 firm-fixed-price modification to a beforehand awarded contract for the element design and building and contains train of a design modifications choice.
Work will probably be carried out in Amelia, La., and is predicted to be accomplished by June 2025. The brand new barge will probably be delivered to Norfolk, Va.
The YRBM barge is an ABS A1 Lodging Barge with a 151’-4” x 49’-4” x 14’ footprint. The vessel gives pier aspect dwelling lodging for service women and men whose vessels are in port for repairs and upkeep. Every is able to berthing 199 blended gender personnel, messing for 300 personnel, and contains areas for medical places of work, school rooms, workspaces, laundry rooms, storerooms and lounge areas.