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WHAT’S IN YOUR WORKBOAT?

Modern Tugboat

Deck equipment

Forward hawser winch: Markey Machinery, Inc. Model DEPCF-42 HS, single drum 40HP, Render/recovery, line tension display, electric escort hawser winch

Aft capstan: Markey Machinery, Inc. CEPB-40 5HP tow bitt capstan

Tow hook: Washington Chain & Supply 90-ton SWL tow hook, electric-air remote control, manual or remote release

Regulatory

Emissions compliance: EPA Tier 4

USCG Sub-M, Certi? cate of Inspection (COI) (Oceans)

Designed and built to ABS class standards (but not classed under ABS rules)

Flag: U.S.

A. Thomas Higgins is the second in a series of two new 5,100-horsepower Z-drive tugs built by Eastern Shipbuilding Group for

Bisso Offshore. The new tug and sister ship C.D. White have been customized by the designer Robert Allan Ltd., builder and owner to provide speci? c operational features including a high bollard pull forward and aft, enhanced maneuverability and escort performance, better fuel economy, crew comfort, safety under the new USCG Sub-M requirements and reduced emissions meeting the new

EPA Tier 4 emissions regulations. Eastern has delivered six tugs to Bisso since 2007.

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