Tugboat Information

BIG AL

Pictured as: the Big Al (Kirby Corporation) Photo by: Captain Ted

Built in 1978, by the Louis G. Ortis Boat Company of Krotz Springs, Louisiana as the Big Al for the Alamo Barge Lines Incorporated of Houston, Texas.

In 1997, the tug was acquired by Hollywood Marine Incorporated of Houston, Texas. Where she retained her name.

In 2007, she was acquired by the Kirby Corporation of Channelview, Texas. Where the tug retained her name.

Powered by two, Detroit Diesel Series 60 diesel engines. She is a twin screw, square bow, push boat. Rated at 800 horsepower.

Vessel Name: BIG AL
USCG Doc. No.: 5990840
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
Call Sign: WDC2635
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 46
Ship Builder: LOUIS G. ORTIS BOAT CO.
Year Built: 1978
Length: 56.4
Hailing Port: HOUSTON, TX.

Hull Depth: 8.5
Hull Breadth: 22.1
Gross Tonnage: 111
Net Tonnage: 55
Previous Vessel Owners:
Alamo Barge Lines Inc., KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP A DELAWARE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, KIRBY INLAND MARINE LP

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