Boston Towing & Transportation, Boston, announced that it is going to build the first two of a new class of 92'x40'x16'3" tractor tugs coming to Boston Harbor in the near future.
The vessels will be built to the Robert Allan Ltd. RApport 2800 design by Senesco Marine LLC, North Kingstown, R.I.
The newbuilds will have a draft of 17'10" and be powered by twin 3,500-hp Caterpillar marine engines that will give the boats a running speed of 12.5 knots and a bollard pull of 85 metric tons (93 standard tons) ahead.
Tankage will include 30,870 gals. of fuel in two day tanks and four storage tanks; 2,280 gal. tanks of potable water; and 2,490 gals. DEF.
The tugs will have accommodations for crews of four and two “spares.”
Additional information was not forthcoming.
