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FRANK M.

Built in 2015, by Rodriguez Shipbuilding Incorporated of Coden, Alabama (hull #315) as the Frank M. for the Port Towing Corporation of North Palm Beach, Florida.

In 2022, the tug was acquired by the E.N. Bisso and Son Company of Metairie, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

Powered by two, MTU 16V2000 diesel engines. With ZFW 4610 reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.63:1. She is a twin screw tug, rated at 2,800 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, 40kW, Isuzu BU-4JJ1TYGV-01 generator sets.


  • Vessel Name: FRANK M.
  • USCG Doc. No.: 12615380
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDN3507
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 315
  • Ship Builder: Rodriguez Shipbuilding Inc.
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Length: 67.2
  • Hailing Port: NORTH PALM BEACH, FL.
  • Hull Depth: 12.8
  • Hull Breadth: 28.1
  • Gross Tonnage: 95
  • Net Tonnage: 64
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    Frank M.
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    Port Towing Corp.