Tugboat Information

EASTLAND

Built in 2009, by Hope Services Incorporated of DuLac, Louisiana (hull #167) as the Kyle A. Shaw for Higman Barge Lines Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 2018, Higman Barge Lines Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where she was renamed as the Eastland.

Powered by two, Cummins C32 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.18:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.

Vessel Name: EASTLAND
USCG Doc. No.: 1218552
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDE8068
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 167
Ship Builder: Hope Services, Inc.
Year Built: 2009
Length: 72
Hailing Port: HOUSTON, TX.

Hull Depth: 10
Hull Breadth: 30
Gross Tonnage: 144
Net Tonnage: 115
Previous Vessel Names:
KYLE A SHAW
Previous Vessel Owners:
HOPE SERVICES INC, HIGMAN BARGE LINES INC.

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