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Ship Assist & Harbor Towing
Ship docking and escort services by ASD tractor, twin screw and Mortrac tugs in 17 ports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts, Puerto Rico and Mexico, available 24/7.
Description
Moran tugs usher container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, military vessels, cruise ships and other vessels in and out of port along the Eastern seaboard and Gulf Coast. The company operates more than 100 tugs in 17 ports in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico, including 49 Z-drive tugs, which it describes as the largest Z-drive tug fleet in North America, plus twin screw and Mortrac tugs.
Key features
- Harbor tugs listed in the fleet range from 3,000 HP twin screw tugs to 7,000 HP ASD tractor tugs
- Each port office is staffed 24/7
- Following the July 1, 2026 merger of Bisso Towboat Co. into Moran, ship assist also covers the Lower Mississippi River from New Orleans
- Tug power range: 3,000 HP to 7,000 HP
Specifications
| Ports served | 17 |
|---|---|
| Z-drive tugs | 49 |
| Tug power range | 3,000 HP to 7,000 HP |
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