Tugboat Information

DELAWARE

Built in 2017, by St. Johns Shipbuilding Incorporated of Palatka, Florida (hull #61) as the Delaware for the Vane Brothers Company of Baltimore, Maryland.

Designed by Frank Basile of Entech and Associates of Houma, Louisiana. She was the fourth Elizabeth Anne class tug constructed for the Vane Brothers Company.

Named for the state of Delaware. The state takes its name from Thomas West, the 3rd Baron De La Warr. An English nobleman, and Virginia's first colonial governor

Powered by two, Tier III compliant, Caterpillar 3516C, diesel engines. With Reintjes WAF 873 reverse, reduction gears. At a ratio of 7:1, turning two, 104(in), Troost style, fixed pitch propellers. She is a twin screw tug, rated at 4,200 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, Tier III compliant, 99kW, John Deere 4045AFM85 generator sets. The tug's capacities are 85,972 gallons of fuel, 495 gallons of hydraulic oil, 1,324 gallons of lube oil, and 8,816 gallons of potable water.

Her towing gear consists of an INTERcon, double-drum, towing winch. Driven by a dedicated, John Deere diesel engine.

Vessel Name: DELAWARE
USCG Doc. No.: 1270444
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
IMO Number: 9810525
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
Call Sign: WDJ3161
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 60
Ship Builder: ST. JOHNS SHIPBUILDING INC.
Year Built: 2017
Length: 94.8
Hailing Port: BALTIMORE, MD.

Hull Depth: 14.3
Hull Breadth: 34
Gross Tonnage: 99
Net Tonnage: 67
Previous Vessel Owners:
VANE LINE BUNKERING INC

Photo by: Captain James A. Demske

Photo by: Glenn Raymo

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