Mardrill, Inc., Lafayette, La., has applied to the Maritime Administration for a Title XI guarantee to aid in financing the construction of two 190-foot, inland waterway drilling barges. Intended for operation on the inland waters of Louisiana and Texas, the vessels are being built by Par Industries, Inc., New Iberia, La. They are scheduled to be delivered in July and August.

The requested guarantee is for $15,375,000, which is 75 percent of the $20,500,000 estimated cost of the two barges.