Tugboat Information

GARY BRATSCH

Pictured as: the Elsbeth P. Settoon (Settoon Towing) Photo by: Sam Draye

Built in 2014, by Central Gulf Shipyard Incorporated of New Iberia, Louisiana (hull #106) as the Elisabeth P. 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 Voyager.

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

Powered by two, Tier III compliant Mitsubishi S12R Diesel engines. With Reintjes reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.57:1. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.

Vessel Name: GARY BRATSCH
USCG Doc. No.: 1255835
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDH6376
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: PB-106
Ship Builder: Central Gulf Shipyard
Year Built: 2014
Length: 83.5
Hailing Port: GIBSON, LA.

Hull Depth: 11.5
Hull Breadth: 32
Gross Tonnage: 295
Net Tonnage: 200
Previous Vessel Names:
ELISABETH P SETTOON, SAVAGE VOYAGER
Previous Vessel Owners:
SETTOON TOWING LLC, Savage Marine Services Inc.

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