Tugboat Information

CAPT. PRIMEAUX

Pictured as: the Capt. Primeaux (Kirby Corporation) Photo by: Birk Thomas

Built in 2015, by Southwest Shipyard Incorporated of Houston, Texas (hull #9738) as the Capt. Primeaux for Higman Barge Lines Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 2018, Higman Barge Lines Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA38-M2 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.18:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.

Vessel Name: CAPT. PRIMEAUX
USCG Doc. No.: .1261536
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDI3600
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 9738
Ship Builder: Southwest Shipyard Inc.
Year Built: 2015
Length: 78
Hailing Port: HOUSTON, TX.

Hull Depth: 10
Hull Breadth: 34
Gross Tonnage: 177
Net Tonnage: 142
Previous Vessel Names:
CAPT PRIMEAUX
Previous Vessel Owners:
Higman Barge Lines Inc.

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