Tugboat Information

TAFT BEACH

Built in 1982, by Offshore Shipbuilders Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana (hull #8) as the Taft Beach for Douglas Marine Towing Incorporated of Chesapeake, Virginia.

In 2007, the tug was acquired by the Norfolk Tug Company of Norfolk, Virginia. Where she retained her name.

In 2018, she was acquired by Buchanan Marine Limited Partnership Incorporated of New Haven, Connecticut. Where the tug was renamed as the Buchanan 5.

Powered by two, Tier II compliant, Caterpillar 3508C diesel engines. With Twin Disc MG540 reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.18:1. Turning two, 74(in) by 60(in), four bladed, stainless steel propellers. For a rated 2,600 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, Tier II compliant, 65kW, John Deere generator sets. The tug's capacities are 33,500 gallons of fuel, 450 gallons of lube oil, and 4,000 gallons of water.

The towing equipment consists of a double drum, Smatco, waterfall, towing winch.

Vessel Name: TAFT BEACH
USCG Doc. No.: 647773
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
IMO Number: 8886589
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
Call Sign: WBQ9253
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 8
Ship Builder: Offshore Shipbuilders Inc.
Year Built: 1982
Length: 72
Hailing Port: NEW HAVEN, CT.

Hull Depth: 10.7
Hull Breadth: 26
Gross Tonnage: 118
Net Tonnage: 80
Previous Vessel Names:
TAFT BEACH
Previous Vessel Owners:
DOUGLAS MARINE TOWING, INC., A 1 TOWING, NORFOLK TUG COMPANY, GILMERTON TUGS LLC

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