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KIRBY MORAN
Photo by: Birk Thomas

Built in 2015, by Washburn and Doughty Associates of East Boothbay, Maine (hull #112) as the Kirby Moran for the Moran Towing Corporation of New Canaan, Connecticut.

Designed "in house" by Washburn and Doughty. The tug is based upon the yard's previous 92(ft) by 32(ft) designs. The increased length and beam of the design allowed for increased horsepower. While maintaining the maneuvering characteristics and handling capabilities.

Powered by two, Tier III compliant, medium speed, two cycle, EMD ME12G7C-T3 diesel engines. With Schottel SRP 1515 FP z-drives. The drives are fitted with 2,600(mm ) stainless steel propellers. And the nozzles are lined with stainless steel for a rated 6,000 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided two, Tier III compliant, 99kW, three-phase John Deere 6068TFM76 generators. The tug's capacities are 40,000 gallons of fuel oil, with 3,300 gallons for fuel overflow. 1,000 gallons of lube oil, 175 gallons of gear oil, 175 gallons of hydraulic oil, 105 gallons for coolant holding, 2,200 gallons of grey water and or treated sewage, 4,000 gallons of potable water, 15,000 gallons of ballast water, and 1,000 gallons of dirty oil.

The towing gear, consists of a Markey DEPC 48 electric hawser winch, mounted on the bow. And, a Markey CEWC 60 electric hawser capstan aft.


  • Vessel Name: KIRBY MORAN
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1259958
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: 9778349
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
  • Call Sign: WDH9735
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 112
  • Ship Builder: WASHBURN & DOUGHTY ASSOC
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Length: 88.7
  • Hailing Port: WILMINGTON, DE.
  • Hull Depth: 15.2
  • Hull Breadth: 38
  • Gross Tonnage: 283
  • Net Tonnage: 134
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    MORAN TOWING CORPORATION