Monday, December 20, 2021

Houma yard launches Carmen Lee

Thoma-Sea Marine Contractors of Houma, La., recently built and launched a 168-foot passenger, truck and automobile ferry, Carmen Lee.  The ferry, designed by New Orleans-based TAI Engineers LLC and projected to begin service in early 2022, was built for a partnership between the Lorain Port Authority (LPA) and Kelleys Island Ferry Boat Line. It can hold 149 passengers and 36 trucks and automobiles. The Carmen Lee will operate on Lake Erie providing service between Marblehead, Ohio, and Kelleys Island, Ohio. (Source: Work Boat 12/16/21) Thoma-Sea delivers new Great Lakes ferry | WorkBoat

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