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ARLENE

Built in 2004, by Main Iron Works Incorporated Houma, Louisiana (hull #419) as the Arlen B. Cenac Jr. for the Cenac Towing Company Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana.

In 2008, the tug was acquired by Teppco Marine Services Incorporated of Houma, Louisiana. Where she retained her name.

In 2009, she was acquired by Enterprise Marine Services Incorporated of San Antonio, Texas. Where the tug was renamed as the Arlen B.

In 2010, Enterprise Marine Services renamed the tug as the Arlene.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA38-M2 diesel engines. With Twin Disc reduction gears, at a ratio of 6.39:1. Turning two, stainless steel, fixed pitch propellers in kort nozzles. Constructed with a retractable wheelhouse. She is a twin screw towboat rated at 4,200 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: ARLENE
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1165107
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • IMO Number: 8991061
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
  • Call Sign: WDE4259
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 419
  • Ship Builder: MAIN IRON WORKS LLC
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Length: 123.4
  • Hailing Port: HOUMA, LA.
  • Hull Depth: 11.5
  • Hull Breadth: 34
  • Gross Tonnage: 297
  • Net Tonnage: 202
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    ARLEN B CENAC SR, Arlen B.
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    CENAC TOWING COMPANY INC, TEPPCO MARINE SERVICES LLC, ENTERPRISE MARINE SERVICES LLC