Elsbeth II
Tug Elsbeth III is a very small powerful, agile, sea going tug able to withstand the rigors of ship and barge towing or ocean rescue service in all weather conditions. All systems in triplicate for enhanced reliability. Fully fitted out for extended service at sea or in distant and remote locations. This boat may own the fuel efficiency all time towing record - Norfolk to Seattle on 70,000 gallons with a 400ft barge.
GENERAL |
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| Year Built | 1987 |
| Built By | Captain Latham Smith |
| Call Sign: | WDE-4405 |
| Official Number | 909561 |
| Class | ABS LOADLINE |
DIMENSIONS |
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| LOA | 110' |
| Breadth | 41' |
| Draft Loaded | 16' |
| Draft Light | 12' |
| GRT | 139 |
| NRT | 95 |
| ITC | 450 |
PROPULSION |
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| Starboard Engine | Starboard Engines: WARTSILA 8R22 (Overhauled Nov 2019) |
| Center Engine | MITSUBISHI -S16R-MPTA (New Jan 2020) |
| Port Engine | MITSUBISHI -S16R-MPTA (New April 2015) |
| Horsepower | 6000 |
| Propellers | Three Ice-Class “C” props in Kort Nozzles |
| Bollard Pull | 70 tons |
CAPACITY |
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| Diesel | 110,000 us gal |
| Lube Oil | 1,800 us ga |
| Potable water | 8,000 us gal Equipped with Water Maker 600 gal per day |
GEAR |
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| Tow Winch Double Drum Almond Johnson Lower drum 2200’ 2 ¼” Upper drum 1850’ 2 ¼” | |
| 4 Generators (1 New and 1 Rebuilt in Jan 2013) | |
| Crane | 3 Ton HIAB Marine Crane |
| Tugger Air | 1 ton tugger to move rigging in place |
| Towing Gear | Bridles chain and wire / surge chain / portable running lights |
| Pushing Gear | Pushing gear for canal transits / harbor entrances |
| Satellite Communication | Telaurus / Iridium |
Hull |
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| Heavy reinforced ½” plate / keel plate 1 ½” plate with 17 integral tanks, heavy rubber fendering | |
Upper Pilot House |
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| 55 ‘ Eye level with full controls for inland pushing and for easy barge handling / 62’ bridge clearance | |
ANCHORS |
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| 2 @ 7000 pound each in recessed pockets able to anchor tug and tow / Bow windlass with capstans | |
RANGE |
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| Thirty days towing / Sixty days utility work | |
Smith Maritime's vessels operate primarily between the U.S., the Caribbean & South America. More recently to several ports in Europe, the Mediterranean Sea & Pacific Northwest. Our history is one of dedicated service with a superior loss record. Our services include ocean and coastal towing, pipe & cable laying, submersible operations, cargo & dredge ops, demolition, harbor, anchor and buoy handling, and most exciting of all, salvage and rescue.