M/V Leisa Florence will certainly sign up with the Foss fleet in December after last outfitting and also tests are finished
Launched the other day by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB), Freeland, Wash., the M/V Leisa Florence is the 3rd of 4 ASD-90 course yanks purchased at the shipyard by Foss Maritime.
Foss invited the M/V Jamie Ann and also the M/V Sarah Avrick right into its fleet in April and also September specifically. The M/V Leisa Florence will certainly sign up with the fleet in December after last outfitting and also tests are finished.
The ASD-90 course yanks are developed to Jensen Maritime Consultants, Seattle, Wash., layout. The 100- by 40-foot Z-drive tractor yanks are developed to USCG Subchapter “M” regulative requirements, with ABDOMINAL MUSCLE loadline accreditation, and also UWILD symbols.
The vessels are each furnished with 2 MTU collection 4000 major engines, conference Tier 4 discharge requirements, combined to Kongsberg US255 azimuth thrusters. The propulsion plan will certainly create over 90 lots of bollard pull offering the yank phenomenal drawing power and also ability to move. They are equipped with Mackay Marine Electronics and also Markey winches ahead for ship help and also aft for barge towing.
“We are excited to see the Leisa Florence launched in these difficult times,” claimed.Will Roberts, COO atFoss Maritime “We look forward to seeing the Leisa at work for our customers.”
“The launch of every vessel is a special moment in its construction, bringing the boat into it’s natural environment” claimed NBBB Chief Executive OfficerGavin Higgins “We are very proud of the opportunity Foss has given us with this series of tugs. The team have worked very hard to complete all three vessels in these difficult and challenging times, with the forth vessel coming shortly.”
