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ARCTIC OPERATIONS

Vessel Type: Twin Screw Tug Fuel: 122,000 gal. AUX 1: CAT C

Service: Ocean Service Lubes: 1,200 gal. AUX 2: CAT C

Name: Arctic Class (3) TBD Hydraulic: 500 gal. AUX 3: (Emergency) CAT C

Builder: Foss Shipyard Potable Water: 1900 gal. Rated BHP (kW): 7,268 BHP (5,420 kW)

Reg. Length: 123 ft. Non-potable Water: 6,900 gal. Tow Winch: Markey Double Drum TDSD-40

Reg. Breadth: 41 ft. Fuel Type: MGO Tow Wires: 2 ea. 2.25” x 3,000’ (57mm x 914m)

Max Draft: 18 ft. Flag: U.S. Bow Winch: Markey WEWD-22

Reg. Depth: 20 ft. ME [#]: 2, CAT C280-8 Tier 2 Bollard Pull: 221,000+ lb (100+ mt)

Length Overall: 132 ft. Delivery: December 2014 Class: ABS A1 Towing, AMS, ABCU, Ice Class D0

Height: 60 ft from waterline Built Keels Laid: (All) July 2013 Fire Pump: 2 ea. Goulds Model 3996 or equal

FOSS Arctic Class Ocean Tug “Foss is bullish on opportunities in the immediate and long term with regard to resource extraction of oil and gas, mining and minerals. Precious and industrial metals and rare minerals are mined in the Arctic. These are areas in which we provide marine support.” – Mike Lauer, Foss director of marine transportation

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