Gerald P. Hebert Enterprises, Lafayette, La., has taken delivery of the Amy Nicole (shown above), a 120-foot by 27-foot 6-inch by 11-foot 3-inch, 1,200-hp class utility vessel, built by Hudson Shipbuilders, Inc. (HUDSHIP), Pascagoula, Miss.
The Amy Nicole joins Hebert's fleet along with the Wanda Louise, which was previously constructed by HUDSHIP, the Jackie A and the Mark Alan.
The vessel is powered by twin GM 16V92 diesel engines through Twin Disc MG 520 5.17:1 gears and is capable of a maximum speed of 12 knots. Auxiliary power is provided by two Delco 50-kw generators driven by GM 4-71 diesels. An Aurora 421 fire monitor rated at 600 gpm delivers the necessary fire protection.
The deck cargo capacity is rated at 120 long tons in a clear deck area of 22 feet by 62 feet.