Tugboat Information

EMS EXPRESS

Built in 2008, by Quality Shipyards Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana (hull #1249) as the EMS Express for Eckstein Marine Services of Jefferson, Louisiana. A division of the Marquette Transportation Company of Jefferson, Louisiana.

In 2007, the tug was transferred to the Marquette Transportation Company of Jefferson, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

Powered by two, Caterpillar 3508 diesel engines. With Reintjes reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.947:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.

Vessel Name: EMS EXPRESS
USCG Doc. No.: 1174266
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
Call Sign: WDC6662
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 1249
Ship Builder: Quality Shipyards LLC
Year Built: 2005
Length: 74
Hailing Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA.

Hull Depth: 33
Hull Breadth: 10
Gross Tonnage: 155
Net Tonnage: 124
Previous Vessel Owners:
ECKSTEIN MARINE SERVICE LLC, KEY EQUIPMENT FINANCE INC, KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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