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JANET CATHERINE
Pictured as: the Signet Ranger (Signet Maritime) Photo by: Captain Peter

Built in 2004, by A and B Industries of Morgan City, Louisiana (hull #312) as the Janet Catherine for Cetacean Marine Incorporated of Dania Beach, Florida.

In 2014, the tug was acquired by the Signet Maritime Corporation of Houston, Texas. Where she was renamed as the Signet Ranger.

Powered by two, Caterpillar 3512B diesel engines. With Twin Disc MG5600 reduction gears. Turning two 86(in) by 55(in), five bladed Aqualloy stainless steel propellers. For a rated 3,000 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, 72kW generator sets. Driven by two, Caterpillar 3054T diesel engines. The tug's capacities are 37,000 gallons of fuel, 5,000 gallons of potable water, 150 gallons of lube oil, and 150 gallons of dirty oil storage.

The deck equipment consists of a 30 horsepower, hydraulic, McElroy/Catchot capstan.


  • Vessel Name: JANET CATHERINE
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1152107
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: WDD9465
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
  • Call Sign: WDD9465
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 312
  • Ship Builder: A & B INDUSTRIES OF MORGAN CITY INC
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Length: 74.9
  • Hailing Port: BROWNSVILLE, TX.
  • Hull Depth: 11
  • Hull Breadth: 26
  • Gross Tonnage: 98
  • Net Tonnage: 67
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    M/V "JANET CATHERINE"
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    CETACEAN MARINE INC, SIGNET MARITIME CORPORATION