Photo courtesy of: Marquette Transportation Co.

Built in 2018, by C and C Marine and Repair Company of Belle Chasse, Louisiana (hull #269) as the Cindy L. Erickson for the Marquette Transportation Company of Jefferson, Louisiana.

Named for the company’s first employee – the daughter of company founder Ray Eckstein.

Powered by three, Tier III compliant Cummins QSK60-M diesel engines, with Steerprop SP25D z-drives. She is a triple screw towboat, rated at 6,600 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, Tier III compliant 275 kW, Cummins QSM11-DM generator sets. The tug's capacities are 107,700 gallons of diesel fuel oil, 74,950 gallons non-consumable potable water, 10,250 gallons potable water, and 875 gallons of lube oil.