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Gulf Island delivers Z-drive tug to Suderman & Young

The tug is ABS classed Maltese Cross A1, AMS, Towing Vessel, Escort, FFV1. Gulf Island Shipyards photo

Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. announced that its shipyard division, Gulf Island Shipyards, has delivered the 98’6″x42’8″x16’5″ Ted C. Litton, a Z-Tech 30-80 terminal/escort tug to Suderman & Young Towing Co.

The tug was designed by Robert Allan Ltd., Vancouver, British Colombia, and built at Gulf Island’s Jennings, La., facilities. Main propulsion comes from two Caterpillar 3516E, C rating, Tier 4 diesel engines, each producing 3,386 hp at 1,800 rpm. The Cats are connected to Schottel SRP 510 FP...

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Jensen Maritime provides detailed design for new Shaver tug

The 112'x44' tug has a 22' draft and was built for escort, ocean towing and ship assist, and has firefighting capabilities if needed. Crowley Maritime photo

Jensen Maritime Consultants, Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering company, has provided the detailed design for Shaver Transportation Co.’s new, Z-drive tug — Samantha S.

The multi-purpose tug was built at Diversified Marine Inc., in Portland, Ore., and is operating along the West Coast. The tug is ABS-classed and carries a FFV1 firefighting notation.

The 112’x44′ tug has a 22′ draft and was built for escort, ocean towing and ship assist, and has...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/jensen-maritime-provides-detailed-design-new-shaver-tug/

Robbins Maritime gets first Sub M COI from Hampton Roads sector

Robbins Maritime Inc., Norfolk, Va., received a Certificate of Inspection (COI) on its 78' tug Delta. Pictured left to right…Dustin Robbins, Gary Joyner, Derek Chapman, Nick Ahles, Jonathan Franchebois, Coast Guard Inspector MSS4 Dennis Croyle, Carl Baum, Charlie Foreman, Chris Guillot. Robbins Maritime photo

On Jan. 10, Robbins Maritime Inc., Norfolk, Va., received a Certificate of Inspection (COI) on its 78′ tug Delta. This was the first Coast Guard option COI issued by U.S. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads, Va., according to Robbins Maritime officials.

“It was a great team effort and we greatly appreciated the Coast Guard working around our schedule to get the inspection done, particularly during the government shutdown,” Robbins’ port captain Jonathan Franchebois said. The Delta was built in 1991...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/robbins-maritime-gets-first-coi-hampton-roads-sector/

Master Boat Builders delivers third Kirby ATB tug

Another new tug for Kirby Offshore Marine from Alabama's Master Boat Builders. Master Boat Builders photo

Master Boat Builders, Bayou La Batre, Ala., has delivered the new 109’x36’x18’3″ ATB tug Cape Henery to Kirby Offshore Marine, Houston.

Designed by Guarino & Cox, Covington, La., the new tug, which has a steel hull and an aluminum tower, is powered by a pair of Tier 4 Caterpillar 3516E diesel engines, each producing 2,501 hp at 1,600 rpm. The Cats connect to 120″x78″, 5-bladed stainless-steel Hung Shin wheels through Reintjes WAF 1173 marine gears with 7.429:1 reduction ratios from Karl Senner....

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/master-boat-builders-delivers-third-kirby-atb-tug/

Eastern Shipbuilding launches another McAllister Towing escort/rescue tug

Eastern Shipbuilding Group launched the tug on Dec. 7, 2018, 58 days after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle. Eastern Shipbuilding Group photo

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc., Panama City, Fla., announced the launch of the 100’x40’x16’4″escort/rescue Z- drive tug Ava M. McAllister for McAllister Towing & Transportation Co. Inc. on Dec. 7, 2018, 58 days after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle.

The escort/rescue Z-drive tug design provided by Jensen Maritime Consultants, Seattle is currently under construction at Eastern’s Allanton facility. The vessel arrived at Eastern earlier this year and is scheduled to deliver the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/eastern-shipbuilding-launches-another-mcallister-tug/

Foss moving 5,000-hp harbor tug to Alaska

The 5,000-hp harbor tug is being moved from Long Beach, Calif., to Anchorage, Alaska. Foss Maritime photo

The Bering Wind, a powerful Dolphin Class tugboat, is being transferred from the Foss Maritime fleet in Long Beach, Calif., to Cook Inlet Tug & Barge in Anchorage, Alaska. The tug, formerly known as the Campbell Foss, is scheduled to begin service in Anchorage this month.

The vessel was renamed in October of this year and is scheduled to enter service in Alaska by Nov. 15, 2018.

The Bering Wind is one of the most powerful harbor tugs in the industry. Powered by two Series II Caterpillar engines...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/foss-moving-5000-hp-harbor-tug-alaska/

Blount Boats to build 56′ tug for New York tug

Rendering courtesy of Blount Boats

Warren, R.I.-based Blount Boats has signed a contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to build an icebreaking diesel-powered steel double-screw tugboat. The tug will to operate in seasonal ice near the entrance to and within the upper Niagara River.

The vessel will replace existing vessels in the NYPA fleet currently used for the installation, removal, and maintenance of the Lake Erie ice boom and various associated marine construction projects.

The naval architectural and marine...

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Master Boat Builders delivers another ATB tug to Kirby

New 109' ATB tug was built at Master Boat Builders for Kirby Offshore. Ken Hocke photo

Master Boat Builders, Bayou La Batre, Ala., has delivered the new 109’x36’x18’3″ ATB tug Cape Lookout to Kirby Offshore Marine, Houston.

Designed by Guarino & Cox, Covington, La., the Cape Lookout, which has a steel hull and an aluminum tower, is powered by a pair of Tier 4 Caterpillar 3516E diesel engines, each producing 2,501 hp at 1,600 rpm. The Cats connect to 120″x78″, 5-bladed stainless-steel Hung Shin wheels through Reintjes WAF 1173 marine gears with 7.429:1 reduction ratios. The...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/master-boat-builders-delivers-another-atb-tug-to-kirby/

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