Master Boat Builders, Inc., Coden, Ala., announced the successful delivery of Saturn for Suderman & Young Towing Company, as the first vessel in a new series of four Rapport 3000 escort tugs.
“The Saturn represents the continued execution of our commitment to Suderman & Young and to the highest standards of shipbuilding,” said Garrett Rice, president of Master Boat Builders. “We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Suderman & Young with the delivery of this vessel.”
The builders say “the Saturn continues to raise the bar in escort tug capability.” At 98’x43’ molded beam, a bollard pull capacity of more than 90 metric tons, the vessel is powered by two engines producing a combined 7,000 hp and is capable of approximately 13 knots.
Designed to accommodate a crew of six, the Saturn carries 44,342 gals. of fuel oil and registers at under 300 GRT, offering operational flexibility across a range of port and escort assignments.
