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BEN STRAFUSS

Built in 2014, by New Generation Shipbuilding Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana (hull #107) as the Ben Strafuss for Blessey Marine Services Incorporated of Harahan, Louisiana.

Powered by two, Cummins K38-M diesel engines. With Twin Disc MG540 reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.96:1. Turning two, Kahlenberg 72(in) by 58(in), stainless steel, fixed pitch propellers. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,000 horsepower.

Her electrical service is provided by two, 85kW generator sets. Driven by two, Cummins diesel engines.


  • Vessel Name: BEN STRAFUSS
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1243634
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDH6685
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: NGS-107
  • Ship Builder: NEW GENERATION SHIPBUILDING LLC
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Length: 75
  • Hailing Port: NEW ORLEANS, LA.
  • Hull Depth: 10
  • Hull Breadth: 30
  • Gross Tonnage: 189
  • Net Tonnage: 151
  • Owner:
    AMIS LLC
    1515 RIVER OAKS ROAD EAST
    HARAHAN, LA 70123
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    NEW GENERATION 107
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    NEW GENERATION SHIPBUILDING LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC, AMIS LLC