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Making The Old New Again: Verret Rebranding Honors Legacy

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Making The Old New Again: Verret Rebranding Honors Legacy

August 14, 2026

Ted Verret, the third-generation owner-operator of Verret Shipyard in Plaquemine, La., on the Morgan City to Port Allen cutoff, seemed excited about the turnout. Even on a rainy… Read More

Mv. Amelia Ray Features Complete Thordon Package

September 13, 2020

The Amelia Ray, delivered by Rodriguez Shipbuilding to L&L Marine Transportation in June (WJ, July 20) has a full range of Thordon oil-free and grease-free bearings designed… Read More

L&L Marine Transportation Takes Delivery Of Mv. Amelia Ray The 1,600 hp. mv. Amelia Ray was constructed by Rodriguez Shipbuilding. (Photo courtesy of L&L Marine Transportation)

The 1,600 hp. mv. Amelia Ray was constructed by Rodriguez Shipbuilding. (Photo courtesy of L&L Marine Transportation)

L&L Marine Transportation Takes Delivery Of Mv. Amelia Ray

July 17, 2020

Like so many other new vessels these days, because of the COVD-19 pandemic the mv. Amelia Ray went to work without the benefit of a full-fledged christening. It was… Read More

Triple-Screw Tug For Hudson River

January 8, 2018

The tug Daisy Mae was built by Rodriguez Ship Building. (photo courtesy of Rodriguez Ship Building) “The Daisy Mae is the closest you can get to Z-drive maneuverability, without the cost of… Read More