Tugboat Information

COLUMBIA

Built in 1982, by the Louis G. Ortis Boat Company of Krotz Springs, Louisiana (hull #153) as the Columbia for Dresser Industries Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana.

In 1992, the tug was acquired by the M1 Drilling Fluids Company of Amelia, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

In 2015, she was acquired by Central Boat Rentals Incorporated of Morgan City, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.

Repowered in 2019, she is powered by two Mitsubishi S6R-Y3MPTAW diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.04:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 1,500 horsepower.

Vessel Name: COLUMBIA
USCG Doc. No.: 648743
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDI4276
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 153
Ship Builder: Louis G. Ortis Boat Co.
Year Built: 1982
Length: 55.7
Hailing Port: MORGAN CITY, LA.

Hull Depth: 9.2
Hull Breadth: 24.1
Gross Tonnage: 82
Net Tonnage: 66
Previous Vessel Names:
COLUMBIA
Previous Vessel Owners:
Dresser Industries Inc., M1 Drilling Fluids Co.

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