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Main Iron Works to Build Tug for Bisso Towboat Bisso Towboat Co., Inc. has signed an agreement with Main Iron Works, Inc., Houma, La. to begin construction on a new 4,300 hp reverse Z-drive ship-assist tug. The tug will measure 100 x 38 x 13.5 ft. and will be powered by a pair of EMD 16- 645E6 (EPA Complaint) main engines, producing 2150 hp each @ 900 rpm, dri- ving Ulstein-Aquamaster US2001 Z-dri- ves. The Z-drives will feature 2,300 mm diameter stainless steel propellers inside Kort Nozzles. Estimated bollard pull for the vessel will be 59 tons and the vessel will carry an ABS International Loadline. Electrical service will be provided by a pair of 100 KW generators powered by John Deere engines. Deck equipment includes a Markey DYSF-42 hydraulic bow winch, carrying 500' of 8" circumfer- ence Plasma line, and a Washington Chain and Supply 100 ton quick-release tow hook. Other features will include Engine Monitor Inc. USCG-approved engine and fire/smoke alarm systems, complete elec- tronics package including Simrad GPS/Autopilot and Furuno Radar and AIS units, Heli-Sep USCG-approved Oil/Water Separator, Owens Kleen Tank sewerage treatment plant and 1,000 gpm fire-fighting capability. Tankage includes capacity for 43,000 gallons of diesel, 1,800 gallons of lube and hydraulic oil, 11,000 gallons of potable water and 1,500 gallons of dirty/waste oil. Construction is scheduled to commence in January 2005 with an estimated con- struction time of 12 months. The tug, to be named Alma S., will be an almost exact carbon copy of our Cecil- ia B. Slatten, a 4,300 hp reverse Z-drive ship-assist tug also constructed by Main Iron Works in 1999 that was the first reverse Z-drive ship-assist tug on the Mis- sissippi River. The new tug will feature a few minor modifications, primarily in the areas of increased crew comfort and improved operational capabilities. The new tug will join our fleet of 12 ship-assist tugs on the Lower Mississippi River, primarily servicing the large bulk carriers and tankers that call in the River. Moose Boats Unveils the M2 Sport Utility Moose Boats' M2 is an all-aluminum catamaran powered by twin 380 hp Cum- mins turbo diesels and propelled by twin Hamilton water jets. The M2 can attain a top speed of over 35 knots, cruise at almost 30 knots and come to a full speed stop in two boat lengths. Its 21 in. draft will allow all of this to be done in less than three ft. of water. This high-performance, versatile, go anywhere and do anything boat will be unveiled at the Seattle International Boat Show, currently scheduled to be held Jan- uary 13-24, 2005. Much like the 'Hummer', the M2 evolved out of its Naval cousin, the 340C patrol boat, that Moose Boats has been building for the U.S. Navy. The Navy standards have been carried over entirely to the M2, making it a sig- nificantly different vessel for the experi- enced boater with demanding recreational or commercial needs. The M2 Sport Utility Boat is built on a symmetrical planing catamaran hull, which provides for an extremely fast and stable working platform. As a dive boat, sport fishing or explor- ing the shallows, the catamaran design and rugged water jet propulsion will get you there and back safely and fast. Its full-deck level walk-around plan and compact, yet comfortable air conditioned and heated cabin, make this vessel an all weather, all year, commuter. Circle 21 on Reader Service Card 12 • MarineNews • January, 2005 News " Q S P V E N F N C F S P G U I F - P D L I F F E . B S U J O 5 F B N U P C V J M E U I F / B W Z T - J U U P S B M $ P N C B U 4 I J Q 0 O D B M M X J U I U F D I O P M P H Z 0 R I N C I P A L # O U R T 3 U I T E # # H E S A P E A K E 6 ! F A X W W W F D G M C O M Circle 210 on Reader Service Card MN JAN05 1 (1-16).qxd 1/4/2005 1:20 PM Page 12
