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.