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PETER J. BRIX
Pictured as: the Peter J. Brix (Brusco Tug and Barge) Photo by: Kyle Stubbs

Built in 2014, by Diversifed Marine Incorporated of Portland, Oregon (hull #27) as the Peter J. Brix for the Brusco Tug and Barge Company of Longview, Washington.

Named for Peter J. Brix, the co founder of Brusco Tug and Barge Company.

In 2017, the tug was chartered to the Foss Maritime Company of Seattle, Washington. Where she retained her name.

Powered by two, Caterpillar 3512 diesel engines. Turning two, 80(in) propellers mounted in Ulstein z drives, she is a twin screw tractor tug, rated at 3,700 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, 99kW Northern Lights generator sets.

The towing equipment consists of 50 horsepower, single drum, Markey DEPC-48, winch. Mounted on her bow.
(Kyle Stubbs)


  • Vessel Name: PETER J. BRIX
  • USCG Doc. No.: 12483530
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: 97729050
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDH3546
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 27
  • Ship Builder: DIVERSIFIED MARINE
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Length: 78.1
  • Hailing Port: SEATTLE, WA.
  • Hull Depth: 11.2
  • Hull Breadth: 29
  • Gross Tonnage: 169
  • Net Tonnage: 135
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    SEARCHLIGHT TUGS LLC