Cooper Marine adds 4,200-hp towboat to fleet

(MOBILE, Ala.) — Cooper Marine has announced the addition of the 4,200-hp towing vessel M/V David J. Cooper Jr. to its fleet.

The acquisition of this towboat will expand Cooper Marine’s fleet to 42 towing vessels across America’s inland waterway system. M/V David J. Cooper Jr. will operate as one of the premier towing vessels in its class and is uniquely balanced with maneuverability and horsepower, making it ideal for transporting cargo on the Tennessee-Tombigbee (Tenn-Tom) Waterway.

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“The addition of the M/V David J. Cooper Jr. further solidifies Cooper Marine’s longstanding commitment to deliver the industry’s most efficient and safe barge transportation in the region,” said Matt Powell, managing director of Cooper Marine Inc. “Cooper Marine’s action-oriented management team looks forward to ensuring it delivers the industry’s best service for many years to come.”

The 120-by-34-foot towboat features twin Caterpillar 3516 diesel engines with Reintjes WWAF873 gears delivering its propulsion. The electrical systems are powered by a pair of John Deere 6081 engines with Magna Plus generators. While the boat will be home-ported in Mobile, Ala., the towboat includes accommodations for eight crewmembers in order to maximize comfort while transporting cargo all along the inland river system.

– The Cooper Group

By Professional Mariner Staff