Canal Barge takes delivery of new pusher tug
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New Orleans-based Canal Barge Company has taken delivery of a new inland pusher tug designed and built by C&C Marine and Repair.<\/p>\n
Deborah H. Valentine<\/em> is the second in a series of tugs ordered by Canal Barge. Al Sloss<\/a><\/em>, the first tug in the series, was handed over in January.<\/p>\n The newbuild has a length of 87 feet (27 metres), a beam of 34 feet (10 metres), and accommodation for up to eight crewmembers. Power is provided by two Mitsubishi S12-R main engines that each produce 1,300 hp (970 kW).<\/p>\n The engines drive two propellers via Reintjes WAF 665 gearboxes. Also fitted are two FPT generators to supply power for the various onboard systems.<\/p>\n The electronics suite consists of radars from Furuno, Standard Horizon VHF radios, an AIS, a bridge alarm system, a satellite compass, and a loudhailer. Two Carlisle and Finch 1,000W searchlights are also fitted.<\/p>\n The deck equipment meanwhile includes a five-ton vertical capstan and two 40-ton winches, all supplied by Wintech.<\/p>\n Another five tugs in the same series will be delivered to Canal Barge at intervals of two to three months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t
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\n Jens Karsten
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