Tugboat Information

CAPT DENNIS J MARTIN

Built in 2013, by Raymond and Associates Incorporated of Bayou LaBatre, Alabama (hull #480) as the Gertrude V. Creel for Blessey Marine Services Incorporated of Harhan, Louisiana.

In 2026, the tug was renamed as the Capt. Dennis J. Martin, after long-time employee, Dennis J. Martin.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA38-M2 diesel engines. With Reintjes WAF 474 reduction gears, at a ratio of 7:1. Turning two 76(in) by 59(in), stainless steel, fixed pitch propellers. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 1,700 horsepower.

The tug's electrical service is provided by two 85 kW Cummins QSB7-DM generators.

Vessel Name: CAPT DENNIS J MARTIN
USCG Doc. No.: 1250382
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDH7805
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 480
Ship Builder: Raymond & Associates LLC
Year Built: 2013
Length: 76
Hailing Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA.

Hull Depth: 11
Hull Breadth: 35
Gross Tonnage: 245
Net Tonnage: 196
Previous Vessel Names:
M/V GERTRUDE V CREEL, CAPT DENNIS J MARTIN
Previous Vessel Owners:
RAYMOND & ASSOCIATES LLC, BLESSEY ENTERPRISES INC

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