Master Boat Builders of Coden, Ala., and Texas-based Sterling Shipyard will build four tugboats for Gulf LNG tugs of Brownsville, Texas, the company announced Sept. 5.
Each shipyard will construct two Z-Tech 30-80 tugboats designed by naval architect Robert Allan Ltd. These 30-80s represent a proven workhorse in Gulf Coast ports, where affiliates of Gulf LNG Tugs already operate 10 of the hull design.
The new tugboats will have an overall length of 98.5 feet, beam of 42.7 feet, and a bollard pull of 80 metric tons. Additionally, each tug will be equipped with firefighting capabilities to meet the ABS Fire Fighting Class 1 classification.
Gulf LNG Tugs is a joint venture formed to provide tug services for RGLNG under a long-term Tug Services Agreement.
Master Boat Builders has provided marine construction services for 40+ years. The shipyard has delivered more than 430 vessels to customers worldwide.
Sterling Shipyard, LLC, located in Port Neches, Texas. (Port News 09/05/23) Master Boat Builders and Sterling Shipyard to build four tugboats for Gulf LNG tugs of Brownsville (portnews.ru)
Editor's Note: The tugs will be for NextDecade Corporation’s Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, Texas, which is moving right along.
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