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Towboat Fleet
Fleet of inland towboats from 1,000 to 3,200 hp with fixed and retractable wheelhouses.
Description
Blessey Marine operates a diversified fleet of towboats built to current US Coast Guard regulations and OCIMF SIRE and TMSA vetting standards. Horsepower combinations range from 1,000 to 3,200 hp, with fixed and retractable wheelhouses, enabling tow configurations from 1 to 6 barges.
Key features
- Listed horsepower classes: 3,200, 2,400, 2,000, 1,700 and 1,200 hp
- Fixed and retractable wheelhouses
- Roster lists vessel dimensions, horsepower, build year and shipyard; examples include a 109.8x34 ft, 3,200 hp towboat built in 2008 and two 100x34 ft, 2,600 hp towboats built in 2022
- Several towboats and barges are ABS Great Lakes load line certified, allowing service to terminals along Lake Michigan
Specifications
| Horsepower range | 1,000-3,200 hp |
|---|---|
| Tow configurations | 1-6 barge tows |
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