Owner: Suderman & Young Towing Co./Bay-Houston Towing Co.
Operator: G&H Towing Co.
Builder: Eastern Shipbuilding
Designer: Robert Allan Ltd.
Dimensions: 80’x 38.3’ x 16.2’
Mission: Harbor assist and escort
Crew size: 4
Propulsion:
Engines: (2) Caterpillar 3516 C Tier 3 at 2,575 hp each
Bollard pull: 60 metric tons expected
Vessel speed: 11-12 knots
Propellers: (2) Schottel SRP 1215 z-drives with 94”diameter outboard propellers
Auxiliary generators: 99-kW Kennedy Engine Gulf-Pac generator package, (2) John Deere 4.5L 480V
Deck equipment:
Winches: Markey DEPCF-48S 50-hp electric hawser winch with NexGen controls
Cordage: 9” Saturn12 Samson hawser
Fendering: Maritime International and Schuyler Cos.
Navigation gear:
Radar: Furuno FAR 2117
Compass: Furuno SC 50 Sat compass
AIS: Furuno FA 150
Communications:
Radio: (2) ICOM M506 VHF
Capacities:
Fuel: 37,000 gal.
Water (potable): 6,200 gal.
Firefighting:
Onboard fire suppression systems: ANSUL Sapphire Novec 1230
Additional information:
ABS Load Line Statement of Compliance, A1 Ocean Towing, Escort Notation