Arctic class specifications

Owner/Operator: Foss Maritime Co.
Builder: Foss Shipyard, Rainier, Ore.
Designer: Glosten Associates
Dimensions: 130’ x 41’ x 18’
Mission: Ocean towing, able to operate in Arctic
Crew size: Accommodations for 10

Propulsion
• Engines: (2) Cat C280-8 Tier 2, 7,268 total hp
• Propellers: (2) 126” three-blade in Nautican nozzle w/pre-swirl stators
• Gearbox: Reintjes model WAF3455
• Bollard pull: 100-plus tons
• Rudders: (2) 126” Triple Nautican high-efficiency
• Aux. generators: (2) Cat C9 215-kW

Deck equipment
• Winches: Markey WEWD-22 bow winch, Markey double-drum TDSD-40 towing winch
• Cordage: 300’ of 5” high performance line; 3,000’ of 2.25” towing wire
• Crane: Palfinger model PK6500MB, 32-foot outreach
• Fendering: Schuyler fendering at bow and stern, tires along sides
• Shark jaws: 200-ton Smith Berger

Navigation gear
• Radar: TBD
• Electronic chart display: TBD
• Compass: TBD
• AIS: TBD
• Autopilot: TBD

Communications
• Radio: TBD
• Satellite connection: TBD

Capacities
• Fuel: 122,000 gallons
• Water: 1,900 gallons potable, 6,900 gallons non-potable
• Lube oil: 1,200 gallons
• Hydraulic oil: 500 gallons

Firefighting
Kidde FM200 system
• Pumps: (2) 20-hp Flowserve Mark III

Coatings
• Hull paint: TBD

Classifications
ABS A1 Towing, AMS, ABCU, Ice Class D0, Green Passport
SOLAS
 

By Professional Mariner Staff