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BROWARD (1995)
Pictured as: the Broward (SeaBulk Towing Services) Photo by: Wil Weijsters

Built in 1995, by Atlantic Marine Incorporated of Jacksonville, Florida (hull #230) as the Broward for Hvide Marine Incorporated of Tampa, Florida.

In 2000, Hvide Marine Incorporated was acquired by SeaBulk Towing Services Incorporated of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Where she retained her name.

In 2023, the tug was acquired by the E.N. Bisso and Son Company of Metairie, Louisiana. Where the tug retained her name.

Powered by two, EMD 12-645F7B, turbo diesel engines. With two, Aquamaster US 2001/3250 z-drives, outfitted with two, 75.5(in) stainless steel propellers. She is a twin screw tractor tug, rated at 5,100 horsepower.

The tug's electrical service is provided by two, 85kW generator sets. Driven by two, Detroit Diesel 6-71N diesel engines. Her capacities are 65,000 gallons of fuel, 1,800 gallons of lube and hydraulic oil, and 11,500 gallons of potable water.

Her deck equipment consists of a 20 horsepower capstan, mounted on her bow. And a Markey DYSF47 hydraulic winch, with a 30 horsepower capstan mounted on her stern. With a Smith Berger hydraulic, tow pin system.


  • Vessel Name: BROWARD (1995)
  • USCG Doc. No.: 10346370
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: 91235680
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
  • Call Sign: WCU2633
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 230
  • Ship Builder: ATLANTIC MARINE INC.
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Length: 95.9
  • Hailing Port: PORT EVERGLADES, FL.
  • Hull Depth: 16.5
  • Hull Breadth: 40
  • Gross Tonnage: 195
  • Net Tonnage: 133
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    Broward
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    Hvide Marine Inc., SEABULK TOWING INC., NORLEASE INC, REGIONS COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC, SEABULK TOWING INC.