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KIM M. SETTOON
Photo by: Sam Draye

Built in 2013, by Central Gulf Shipyard Incorporated of New Iberia, Louisiana (hull #102) as the Kim M. Settoon for Settoon Towing Incorporated of Pierre Part, Louisiana.

In 2017, the tug was acquired by Savage Marine Services Incorporated of Salt Lake City, Utah. Where she was renamed as the Savage Destiny.

In 2020, Savage Marine Services Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug was renamed as the Avenger.

Powered by two, Tier II compliant, Mitsubishi S12R-Y2MPTK diesel engines. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,600 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: KIM M. SETTOON
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1244673
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDG6904
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: PB-102
  • Ship Builder: Central Gulf Shipyard
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Length: 83.5
  • Hailing Port: GIBSON, LA.
  • Hull Depth: 11.5
  • Hull Breadth: 32
  • Gross Tonnage: 295
  • Net Tonnage: 200
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    KIM M SETTOON, SAVAGE DESTINY
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    SETTOON TOWING LLC, Savage Marine Services Inc.