Tug Specifics
Ocean and Near Coastal Tugs
| Tug: | Lucky D (Quality Shipyard-1970) |
| Dimensions: | 86' X28' X9.4' |
| Main Engines: | Twin Caterpillar 3512B – 2600 BHP |
| Towing Gear: | Intercon double drum 1 1/2 wire, 2000 feet |
| Stern turning chocks for spectra push gear | |
| Height of eye: | 42' |
Details
REGISTRATION: Official Number 528453
Call Sign WCW 9333
IMO Number 7114020
Gross Tons 154
POWERED BY: Main Engines Cat 3512 B (2) Diesels
Generators (2)100kW John Deere
PE6068T
Gear Twin Disk MG5600;
Ratio :5 to 1
Steering Electric Hydraulic
Four Stations
Wheels 90 x 68 / 4 blade SS
CAPACITIES: Fuel 50,000 gallons
Potable Water 10,000 gallons
Lube Oil 1,765 gallons
ACCOMMODATIONS: Four cabins, two heads. Bunks for eight
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:
AIS 1 – SAAB Model R4
VHF Radios 5 – Standard Horizon GX3000X; GX2360X, Motorola Triton II; IC-M502
Auto Pilot 1 – Simrad AP50
SSB Radios 1 – Sea222
GPS 1 – Furuno GP-37
Radar 2 – Furuno; Model 1510D; 7062; 1 repeater RDP-139
Hailer 2 – Standard Horizon
Fathometer 2 – Furuno LS-6100; Furuno RD-30
Plotter 2 – RosePoint; Northstar 961XD
Phones 1
| Tug: | Miss Gill (Halter Marine -1970) |
| Dimensions: | 100' X32' X12.2' |
| Main Engines: | Twin Caterpillar 3512C - 3000 BHP |
| Towing Gear: | Skagit double drum 2" wire |
| Stern turning chocks for spectra push gear | |
| Height of eye: | 42' |
Details
REGISTRATION: Official Number 524330
Gross Tons 143
POWERED BY: Main Engines (2) 3512c CAT
Port TTC00206
Stb TTC00207
Generators (2) 99KW Kohler: 99EOZC
2209090
(2) John Deere: 6068TFM76A
PE6068T625725
PE6068T607145
Gears ZF Gears
ZF W7510 / 50024467
Ratio: 6.833 to 1
Shaft Brakes
Steering Electric Hydraulic/Two Stations
Wheels 105” x 60” 4 blade SS
CAPACITIES: Fuel 72,000 gallons
Potable Water 15,000 gallons
Lube Oil 1,200 gallons
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:
VHF Radios 2
Auto Pilot 1
GPS 1
SSB Radio 1
Radars 2
Hailer 1
Gyro Compass 1
Fathometer 1
Plotter 2
Phone 1
| Tug: | Pathfinder (Main Iron Works-1972) |
| Dimensions: | 91.5' X 26.8' X 9.7' |
| Main Engines: | Twin Caterpillar D 399 – 2250 BHP |
| Towing Gear: | Smatco 1 3/4 wire, Almon Johnson 232 / 4-71 / Twin Disc CRR-10033-S |
| Stern mounted capstan | |
| Bow mounted hydraulic push gear | |
| Height of eye: | 41' |
Details
REGISTRATION: Official Number 542692
Gross Tons 186
Call Sign WDD7777
MMSI 367191190
POWERED BY: Main Engines D-399 Cat
Generators 65KW Kohler
John Deere 4045TFM75
Reduction Gear Lufkin RSL 4218
Ratio 6.634 to 1
Steering Electric over Hydraulic
Wheels 102” x 89” 4 blade SS
CAPACITIES: Fuel 50,000 gallons
Potable Water 8,300 gallons
Lube Oil 750 gallons / 350 gallons hyd
ACCMODATIONS: 5 cabins with Berthing for 7
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:
VHF Radios 6
GPS 1
Radar 2
Hailer 2
Fathometer 1
Phones 1
Internet/email access 1
Plotter 2
Push Gear: 1 ¼” x 90’ Spectra Cable with Chaffing Gear
Near Coastal and Bay Tugs
| Tug: | Robert Burton – built 1982 rebuilt 2006 at Lyon Shipyard |
| Dimensions: | 74' X26' X8.6' |
| Main Engines: | Twin Caterpillar C32 – 2000 BHP |
| Towing Gear: | Smatco with 1 1/2" wire |
| Stern mounted capstan | |
| Stern mounted manual push gear | |
| Height of eye: | 32' |
| Notes: |
The tug had material improvements during the winter of 2006. We added the latest technology when we installed Caterpillar ACERT C32 model engines. These machines are tier II and the latest electronic marine gear produced by Caterpillar. Her winch was rebuilt and new shafts and new five bladed propellers were installed. New John Deere 65Kw generator sets were installed in 2010. |
| Tug: | Captain D – built 1974 at Bollinger Shipyard and rebuilt 2008 at Lyon Shipyard |
| Dimensions: | 92' X26' X11' |
| Main Engines: | Twin Caterpillar 3508C 2000 BHP |
| Towing Gear: | Intercon 1 1/2 wire |
| Stern turning chocks for spectra push gear | |
| Height of eye: | 32' |
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Notes |
This tug underwent significant rebuilding during the summer of 2008. Her main engines was replaced with Caterpillar 3508C technology. These tier II engines are top quality and increase BHP by more than 25%. She had new wiring installed and new fuel efficient John Deer/Kohler generators installed. We installed a new sewage system and reworked various degrees of plumbing. She had new shafts and dripless packing installed as well. |
| Tug: | Taft Beach – built 1982 by Gulf International |
| Dimensions: | 80' X26' X10.5' |
| Main Engines: | Twin Detroit Diesel 16V149 – 1800 HP |
| Towing Gear: | Smatco Waterfall double drum 1 1/2 " wire |
| Stern turning chocks for spectra push gear | |
| Height of eye: | 32' |
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The Taft operates with her original 1980's vintage DD 16V149's engines. Early in 2009 we rebuilt this machinery, rebuilt her gears, replaced and upgraded her fendering and upgraded the electronics. She received new shafts in 2009. New John Deere 65Kw generator sets were installed in 2011. |
Inland, Bay and Bay tributaries
| Tug: | Ellie J – (Push Tug) built 1968 rebuilt 2007 at Lyon Shipyard |
| Dimensions: | 71' X27' X8' |
| Main Engines: | Twin Caterpillar 3508B – 1550 HP |
| Towing Gear: | Electric WINTEC push gear with spectra line |
| Stern mounted capstan with stern controls for Bay towing | |
| Height of eye: | 32' |
| Notes: |
The Ellie was rebuilt in 2006/2007 at Lyon Shipyard. During this rebuild her tanks and plumbing were renewed, her engines were replaced with Caterpillar technology and gears replaced with new model TD 540's. A third deck was added and her electronics were replaced. A capstan was added to the aft deck and stern controls were placed in the pilot house. We also installed electric bow mounted push gear. New John Deere 65Kw generator sets were installed in 2010. She is top tier push tug with a “spoon" bow that allows her to make steady and dependable progress towing in the Bay during foul weather. She is fixed with flanking rudders and has new shafts and propellers. |
| Tug: | Lorette (Push Tug) built 1984 by Eastern Marine re powered 2006 at Colonna |
| Dimensions: | 66' X26' X9' |
| Main Engines: | Cummins KTC 38 – 1700 HP |
| Towing Gear: | Electric WINTEC push gear with spectra line |
| Stern mounted capstan with stern controls for Bay towing | |
| Height of eye: | 33' |
| Notes: |
The Lorette was rebuilt in 2006 at Colonna Shipyard. During this yard re-build her tanks and plumbing were renewed, her propulsion was replaced with Cummins KTA 38 IMO tier I compliant engines and her twin Disk 540 gears were re-built. She had new generation five bladed stainless steel wheels installed and drip-less packing added to new shafts. New electric bow winches were also installed. She has a auxiliary generator for electrical system. She is strong and heavy push boat designed for multiple barge tows in inland waters. New John Deere 65Kw generator sets were installed in 2010. Her electrical systems were rewired/renewed in 2011. |
| Tug: | Jack Holland (Push Tug) built 1984 by Eastern Marine |
| Dimensions: | 66.5' X 26' X 8.7' |
| Main Engines: | TwinCummins KTA38 – 1700 HP |
| Height of eye: | 32' |
| Notes: | The Jack Holland is a most recent addition to the Fleet. She is a sister boat to the Lorette and has many of the same attributes. |
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