The new vessel measuring 80 feet by 33 feet nine inches is designed for ship handling and harbor work. It admeasures less than 150 gross tons allowing it to operate without a load line assignment. The tug is designed to exceed ABS standards and customers can choose to specify ABS class.
The vessel, designed by Washburn & Doughty’s executive vice president and naval architect, Bruce Washburn, draws on the knowledge gained by Washburn as lead architect of 62 vessels – designed and built by Washburn & Doughty, including the yard’s successful 92 feet and 98 feet Z-Drive Tugs.
The vessel’s clean underwater lines and two aft Z-Drives create the maneuverability. Design features include a wide beam to enhance indirect capabilities and stability. A broad bow will evenly distribute the ‘point-of-contact’ load between the tug and the ship.
As the tug is an in-house design, customers have the flexibility to easily modify the vessel to suit their particular requirements. The vessel is adaptable to any high speed main engines for 4000-5000HP with matching Z-Drive units. The tug has straight line carbon fiber shafts. Customers can specify off-ship fire-fighting, a stern capstan and/or a bow winch.
The vessel can be arranged as a day boat or outfitted for round the clock operations with up to four staterooms for eight crew members. For 24/7 service, the design features a full galley, dining area and head with shower.
Washburn & Doughty operates from a new state-of-the-art construction building. This spacious facility features a layout that maximizes efficiency and it is outfitted with modern shipbuilding tools and equipment. The building measures 42,000 square feet and is designed for vessels up to 200 feet long by 50 feet wide.
