Owner/operator: Bisso Towboat Co.
Builder: Main Iron Works
Designer: Bisso Towboat/Main Iron Works
Dimensions: 100’ x 38’ x 13.5’
Mission: Ship assist and escort
Crew size: 4
Propulsion:
- Engines: (2) Caterpillar 3516 Tier 3 mains each generating 2,240 hp
- Bollard pull: 60 tons
- Propellers: (2) Rolls-Royce US 205 FP z-drives
- Auxiliary generators: (2) 99-kW Marathon generators with John Deere 4045 engines
Deck equipment:
- Winches: JonRie InterTech Series 230 hydraulic bow winch
- Cordage: 500’ of 8” Samson line
- Capstan: Washington Chain & Supply quick-release pelican hook
- Fendering: M&M Bumper Service
Navigation gear:
- Radar: Simrad radar with Simrad NSS16 evo2 multifunction display controlling radar, chartplotter, wind and depth sounder
- Electronic chart display: Simrad MO16
- AIS: Simrad V5035
- E-nav software: Rose Point Navigation Systems
- Autopilot: Simrad AP70
Communications:
- Radio: Icom IC-M506 VHF; Icom fleet set; Furuno PA system
- Satellite connection: Intellian i2 sat TV tracking system
Capacities:
- Fuel: 30,163 gallons
- Water: 10,938 gallons potable water
- Lube oil: 1,826 gallons
Classifications:
- ABS International Load Line, ISM Certification, USCG Inspected/Certified
