Tugboat Information

ARANSAS PASS

Built in 2010, by Hope Services Incorporated of DuLac, Louisiana (hull #173) as Aransas Pass for Higman Barge Lines Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 2018, Higman Barge Lines Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, TX. Where the tug was renamed as the Austin.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA38-M1 diesel engines. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.

Vessel Name: ARANSAS PASS
USCG Doc. No.: 12267870
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDF5061
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 173
Ship Builder: Hope Services, Inc.
Year Built: 2010
Length: 78
Hailing Port: HOUSTON, TX.

Hull Depth: 10
Hull Breadth: 32
Gross Tonnage: 167
Net Tonnage: 133
Previous Vessel Owners:
HOPE SERVICES INC, HIGMAN BARGE LINES INC

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