Tugboat Information

JOEL SMITH

Built in 1992, by Acadian Shipyard Incorporated of Grand Bois, Louisiana (hull #19) as the Joel Smith for the Barge Transport Company Incorporated Houston, Texas.

In 1997, the tug was acquired by Martin Midstream Partnership Incorporated of Vidor, Texas. Where she retained her name.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA38-M1 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 7:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.

Vessel Name: JOEL SMITH
USCG Doc. No.: 984928
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
IMO Number: 8644424
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDB2350
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 19
Ship Builder: Acadian Shipyard Inc.
Year Built: 1992
Length: 78
Hailing Port: HOUSTON, TX.

Hull Depth: 10
Hull Breadth: 28
Gross Tonnage: 146
Net Tonnage: 117
Previous Vessel Names:
Joel Smith
Previous Vessel Owners:
Barge Transport Co. Inc.

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