--- title: Conro News | Construction description: Construction | All of the Latest Conro News --- {% set baseFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set headerFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* This affects only headers on the site. Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set textColor = "#565656" %} /* This sets the universal color of dark text on the site */ {% set pageCenter = "1100px" %} /* This sets the width of the website */ {% set headerType = "fixed" %} /* To make this a fixed header, change the value to "fixed" - otherwise, set it to "static" */ {% set lightGreyColor = "#f7f7f7" %} /* This affects all grey background sections */ {% set baseFontWeight = "normal" %} /* More than likely, you will use one of these values (higher = bolder): 300, 400, 700, 900 */ {% set headerFontWeight = "normal" %} /* For Headers; More than likely, you will use one of these values (higher = bolder): 300, 400, 700, 900 */ {% set buttonRadius = '40px' %} /* "0" for square edges, "10px" for rounded edges, "40px" for pill shape; This will change all buttons */ ### After you have updated your stylesheet, make sure you turn this module off [![Crowley](https://conro.crowley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/New%20Logo%202022/Crowley_logo_gradient_pos_RGB300x100.png?width=300&height=100&name=Crowley_logo_gradient_pos_RGB300x100.png "Crowley")](http://www.crowley.com) ## **News** [![](https://conro.crowley.com/hubfs/_Corporate%20Communications/_Images/_Blog%20Images/commitment%20class/_Maxville_drone_CrowleyEagleTransports.jpg) ## Crowley Loads First LNG into ISO Tank Container at Eagle LNG Partners' New Plant Crowley Maritime Corporation’s [LNG group](http://www.crowley.com/lng) has successfully executed the first loading of nearly 11,000 gallons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into an ISO tank container at the new Eagle LNG Partners liquefaction facility located near Jacksonville, Fla.  ](https://conro.crowley.com/news/new-lng-plant-crowley-iso-tank-jacksonville) [Commitment Class](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/commitment-class) [Construction](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/construction) [LNG Bunkering](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/lng-bunkering) [terminal](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/terminal) [Jacksonville](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/jacksonville) [innovation](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/innovation) [liquefied natural gas](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/liquefied-natural-gas) [ocean transportation](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/ocean-transportation) [![](https://conro.crowley.com/hubfs/_Corporate%20Communications/_Projects/PR%20ConRo/ConRo%20Ships/Ship%20Images/Crowley%20Launches%20Taino.jpg) ## Crowley’s Newest LNG-Fueled ConRo Ship, Taíno, Launched at VT Halter Marine VT Halter Marine has launched Crowley Maritime Corp.’s second Commitment Class ship, *Taíno* , one of the world’s first combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Video of the ship being transferred from land to water Monday can be viewed here [ link to come]. The launch of the ship in Pascagoula, Miss., marks the latest achievement in Crowley’s transformation and modernization of its shipping and logistics services between Jacksonville, Fla., and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The new ships, port terminal improvements and technology upgrades underway are all designed to improve the overall velocity of the customers’ supply chains and speed products to retail shelves. [LNG Ships](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/lng-ships) [ConRo Ships](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/conro-ships) [Commitment Class](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/commitment-class) [Construction](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/construction) [shipping](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/shipping) ](https://conro.crowley.com/news/taíno-launched-at-vt-halter-marine) [![](https://conro.crowley.com/hubfs/_Corporate%20Communications/_Images/_Blog%20Images/Vessel-Collage-600w.jpg) ## New LNG-Powered Ships Progress in Shipyard as Puerto Rico relief arrives on island While Crowley teams have been working around the clock to deliver commercial and government relief supplies to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, including 3,684 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and 9,116 commercial loads to date, Crowley’s vessel construction management group has been focused on completing the company’s two new LNG-fueled "ConRo" combination Roll-on/Roll-off ships for the trade. Finishing touches are being made to *El Coquí* at the VT Halter Marine shipyard in Pascagoula, Miss., as she moves into the initial phases of testing and commissioning [ConRo Ships](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/conro-ships) [Construction](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/construction) [Puerto Rico](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/puerto-rico) ](https://conro.crowley.com/news/new-lng-powered-ships-progess-in-shipyard-as-puerto-rico-relief-arrives-on-island) [![](https://conro.crowley.com/hubfs/Digital%20Marketing%20-%20All%20Files/_Projects/PR%20ConRo/ConRo%20Ships/Ship%20Images/Patrick%26Eddie.Still001.png) ## Crowley's Construction Management Team Drives Efficient, Quality Build-Out at Shipyard A key to Crowley’s success currently building its Commitment Class ships powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) is the company’s construction management team. Lead by manager Patrick Sperry, they are using the company’s deep well of expertise and experience delivering high performing ships, this time on Crowley’s own two combination container/Roll-On Roll-Off vessels being built at VT Halter Marine. [LNG Ships](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/lng-ships) [ConRo Ships](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/conro-ships) [Commitment Class](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/commitment-class) [Construction](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/construction) [shipping](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/shipping) [maritime](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/maritime) ](https://conro.crowley.com/news/crowleys-team-drives-efficient-build-shipyard) [![](https://conro.crowley.com/hubfs/Digital%20Marketing%20-%20All%20Marketing%20Files%20for%20Landing%20Pages%20and%20Emails/_Projects/PR%20ConRo/News/Images/Crowley-PuertoRico-Lease-Signing_2.jpg) ## Crowley Solidifies Commitment to Puerto Rico with Multi-million Dollar Terminal Construction Contract [Crowley Puerto Rico Services, Inc](http://www.crowley.com/Where-We-Work/Puerto-Rico/?utm_source=crowley&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=Construction11052015). announced today that it has further solidified its commitment to Puerto Rico with the execution of a $48.5 million construction contract for a new pier at its Isla Grande Terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In conjunction with the investment, the company and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) have also concluded a 30-year lease extension for the Isla Grande property. ](https://conro.crowley.com/news/crowley-solidifies-commitment-to-puerto-rico-with-multi-million-dollar-terminal-construction-contract) [Investment](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/investment) [Construction](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/construction) [Isla Grande Pier](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/isla-grande-pier) [Pier](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/pier) [Puerto Rico](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/puerto-rico) [All posts](https://conro.crowley.com/news/all) [Next](https://conro.crowley.com/news/topic/construction/page/2) ### Puerto Rico 60 Years [![Puerto Rico 60 Years](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1754356/2344e5af-1168-4e3b-a743-b13fa964bcfe.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1754356/2344e5af-1168-4e3b-a743-b13fa964bcfe) ### Share This [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fconro.crowley.com%2Fnews%2Ftopic%2Fconstruction%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fconro.crowley.com%2Fnews%2Ftopic%2Fconstruction%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fconro.crowley.com%2Fnews%2Ftopic%2Fconstruction%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fconro.crowley.com%2Fnews%2Ftopic%2Fconstruction%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Conro%20News%20%7C%20Construction) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fconro.crowley.com%2Fnews%2Ftopic%2Fconstruction%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fconro.crowley.com%2Fnews%2Ftopic%2Fconstruction%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ### Recent Posts ### Topic Cloud - 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