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CAROLINE FRANCES

Built in 2016, by the John Bludworth Shipyard of Corpus Christi, Texas (hull #153) as the Caroline Frances for Genesis Marine Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

Powered by two, Caterpillar 3512 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.04:1. Turning two, 82(in) by 67(in), stainless steel, fixed pitch propellers, with flanking rudders. She is a twin screw towboat rated at 2,680 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, 99kW generator sets. Driven by two, John Deere diesel engines. The tug's capacities are 37,000 gallons of fuel.


  • Vessel Name: CAROLINE FRANCES
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1267551
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Ship Builder: 153
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Length: 80.6
  • Hailing Port: HOUSTON, TX.
  • Hull Depth: 11
  • Hull Breadth: 32
  • Gross Tonnage: 279
  • Net Tonnage: 226
  • Owner:
    GENESIS MARINE LLC
    919 MILAM STREET SUITE 2100
    HOUSTON, TX 77002
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
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