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SIDNEY V.
Photo by: Frank Joniak

Built in 2003, by Rodriguez Shipbuilding Incorporated of Coden, Alabama (hull #235) as the Sidney V. for Central Gulf Towing Incorporated of Cut Off, Louisiana.

Powered by three, Cummins N-14 M diesel engines. With Twin Disc 516 reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.00: 1. With 61(in) by 59(in) stainless steel, fixed pitch propellers. She is a triple screw tug rated at 1,700 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, 40kW, Cummins 4B3.9MG generator sets. The tug's capacities are 35,000 gallons of fuel, and 6,500 gallons of water.

The towing equipment consists of a double drum, Smatco 48-DPS-100 towing winch. Outfitted with 1,600(ft) of 1.5 (in) towing wire.


  • Vessel Name: SIDNEY V.
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1150430
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
  • Call Sign: WDB6019
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 235
  • Ship Builder: Rodriguez Boatbuilders Inc.
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Length: 77
  • Hailing Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA.
  • Hull Depth: 11
  • Hull Breadth: 28
  • Gross Tonnage: 94
  • Net Tonnage: 64
  • Owner:
    LOUISIANA TUG SERVICE LLC
    14561 WEST MAIN
    PO BOX 207
    CUT OFF
    LA, UNITED STATES 70345-0207
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    SIDNEY V.
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    LOUISIANA TUG SERVICE LLC