Photo by: Birk Thomas
Built in 2021 by Steiner Shipyard of Bayou La Batre, Alabama (hull #547) as the Eric Brumfield for Florida Marine Transportation Incorporated of Mandeville, Louisiana.
The vessel was named after a longtime Florida Marine Transportation employee in the company's compliance department.
Powered by two, Tier III compliant Caterpillar C32 diesel engines. With Twin Disc MGX450 reduction gears. Turning two 76(in) propellers. She is a twin screw towboat rated at 2,000 horsepower.
Her electrical service is provided by two, Tier III compliant John Deere generator sets.