Tugboat Information

BERNARD P.

Pictured as: the Bernard P. (McDonough Marine) Photo by: Captain Pat Folan

Built in 1979, by Henry and Broussard Boat Builders Incorporated Morgan City, Louisiana as the Creole Ann for Hollywood Marine Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 2002, the tug was acquired by McDonough Marine Services Incorporated of Metairie, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the Bernard P.

In 2019, she was acquired by Savage Marine Services Incorporated of Salt Lake City, Utah. Where the tug retained her name.

In 2020, Savage Marine Services Incorporated was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.

Powered by two, Caterpillar 3406C diesel engines. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 800 horsepower.

Vessel Name: BERNARD P.
USCG Doc. No.: 0601937
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
IMO Number: 08987371
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDC3529
Hull Material: STEEL
Ship Builder: HENRY & BROUSSARD BOAT BUILDER
Year Built: 1979
Length: 56.5
Hailing Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA.

Hull Depth: 8.4
Hull Breadth: 22.1
Gross Tonnage: 98
Net Tonnage: 66
Previous Vessel Names:
Creole Ann, BERNARD P., BERNARD P.
Previous Vessel Owners:
Hollywood Marine Inc., MCDONOUGH PROJECT SERVICES LP, Savage Marine Services Inc.

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