Tugboat Information

HONDO

Pictured as: the Cynthia G. Esper (SCF Liquids Company) Photo by: Captain Ted

Built in 2009, by Marine Builders Incorporated of Utica, Indiana (hull #256) as the Cynthia G. Esper for the SCF Liquids Company of St. Rose, Louisiana.

In 2016, the tug was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where she was renamed as the Hondo.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA50-M2 diesel engines. With Haley reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.864:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 3,200 horsepower.

Vessel Name: HONDO
USCG Doc. No.: 1217767
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDE7389
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 256
Ship Builder: Marine Builders Inc.
Year Built: 2009
Length: 95
Hailing Port: NEW YORK, NY.

Hull Depth: 10
Hull Breadth: 35
Gross Tonnage: 313
Net Tonnage: 212
Previous Vessel Names:
CYNTHIA G ESPER
Previous Vessel Owners:
SCF BARGE LINE LLC, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP

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