Foss Maritime Other service
Ship Assist and Tanker Escort
Tractor tug assist and escort for vessels of any size in major U.S. West Coast ports, with tugs up to 8,000 horsepower.
Description
Foss provides tugs of up to 8,000 horsepower to assist or escort vessels in major U.S. West Coast ports. It states it has supported more than 30,000 tanker escort arrivals in the last 30 years and provides more than 20,000 ship assists a year.
Key features
- Fleet of 17 tractor tugs, including ASD Z-Drive and Voith Schneider Propulsion cycloidal tractor tugs
- Meets the tanker escort performance criteria required by the U.S. Coast Guard and applicable state regulations
- Tugs up to 8,000 horsepower
Applications
Ship assist and tanker escort in West Coast ports, and escort and assist at LNG import or export terminals.
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