Tugboat Information

MIDWEST CHALLENGER

Built in 2023 by Nichols Boat Company in Greenville, Mississippi (Hull #027)as the Midwest Challenger for Illinois Marine Towing of New Orleans, Louisiana. subsidiary of Canal Barge Company Incorporated of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Powered by two, Tier IV compliant, Mitsubishi S6R Diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears. Turning two, four bladed, 62(in) by 55(in), fixed pitch, stainless steel propellers. For a rated 1,368 horsepower.

Her towing gear consists of two 40-ton Wintech winches, mounted on the bow.

Vessel Name: MIDWEST CHALLENGER
USCG Doc. No.: 1332445
Vessel Service: Towing Vessel
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
Call Sign: WDP5301
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 027
Ship Builder: Nichols Boat Company
Year Built: 2023
Length: 65
Hailing Port: LEMONT, IL.

Hull Depth: 8
Hull Breadth: 24
Gross Tonnage: 83
Net Tonnage: 66

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