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KINSMAN HAWK
Pictured as: the Hawk (SeaBulk Towing Services) Photo by: Captain Peter

Built in 1995, by the Trinity Marine Group of Lockport, Louisiana (hull #4168) as the Kinsman Hawk for the Bay Transportation Company of Tampa, Florida.

In 1998, the Bay Transportation Company was acquired by Hvide Marine Incorporated of Tampa, Florida. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2000, Hvide Marine Incorporated was acquired by Seabulk Towing Services Incorporated of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Where the tug was renamed as the Hawk.

In 2023, the tug was acquired by the E.N. Bisso and Son Company of Metairie, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

Powered by two, six cylinder, Wartsila 6R32E diesel engines. With Aquamaster US 3001/3,600 z-drives. Outfitted with stainless steel propellers. She is a twin screw tractor tug, rated at 6,700 horsepower.

The tug's electrical service is provided by two, 135kW generator sets. Driven by two, Caterpillar 3306 diesel engines. Her capacities are 96,000 gallons of fuel oil, 1,200 gallons of lube and hydraulic oil, and 12,000 gallons of potable water.

Her deck equipment consists of an INTERcon 93070 capstan, and winch, mounted on her bow. And another INTERcon 93070, capstan, and winch mounted on her stern.


  • Vessel Name: KINSMAN HAWK
  • USCG Doc. No.: 10332390
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: 91032950
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
  • Call Sign: WCS9768
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 4144
  • Ship Builder: TRINITY MARINE GROUP
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Length: 104
  • Hailing Port: WILMINGTON, DE.
  • Hull Depth: 18
  • Hull Breadth: 40
  • Gross Tonnage: 199
  • Net Tonnage: 135
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    KINSMAN HAWK, Hawk
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    Bay Transportation Co. Hvide Marine Inc., SEABULK TOWING INC.