Tugboat Information

ERIK SALEN

Built in 2008, by Hope Services Incorporated of Dulac, Louisiana (hull #166) as the Erik Salen for Higman Barge Line Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

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

Powered by two, Cummins KTA38-M1 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: ERIK SALEN
USCG Doc. No.: 1216932
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDE7005
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 166
Ship Builder: Hope Services, Inc.
Year Built: 2008
Length: 72
Hailing Port: HOUSTON, TX.

Hull Depth: 10
Hull Breadth: 30
Gross Tonnage: 144
Net Tonnage: 115
Previous Vessel Names:
MV ERIK SALEN, ERIK SALEN
Previous Vessel Owners:
HOPE SERVICES INC, MARYLAND MARINE INC, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP

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