Andrew S. specifications

 
Owner/operator: Bisso Towboat Co.
Builder: Main Iron Works
Designer: Bisso Towboat Co./Main Iron Works
Dimensions: 100’ x 38’ x 13.5’
Mission: Escort and ship assist
Crew size: 4

Propulsion:

  • Engines: (2) Tier 4 Caterpillar 3516E, 3,004 hp 
  • Bollard pull: 84 tons (est.)
  • Thrusters: (2) Kongsberg/Rolls-Royce US 255 FP z-drives
  • Propellers: (2) 98.4” four-blade stainless-steel props in nozzles
  • Auxiliary generators: (2) 99-kW Marathon generators powered by (2) John Deere 4045AFM85 engines

Deck equipment:

  • Winches: JonRie InterTech Series 240 escort winch
  • Cordage: 500’ of 3” Samson Saturn-12 line
  • Fendering: M&M Bumper Service

Navigation gear:

  • Radar: Simrad Halo-4 Pulse Compression Radar
  • Compass: Simrad HS80A GNSS compass
  • AIS: Simrad V5035 Class A receiver 
  • Autopilot: Simrad AP70 Mk2

Capacities:

  • Fuel: 30,162 gallons
  • Water: 11,000 gallons
  • Lube oil: 1,825 gallons
  • DEF: 3,000 gallons

Classifications:

  • Subchapter M; ABS International Load Line; USCG COI
By Professional Mariner Staff