KURT J CROSBY

KURT J CROSBY (IMO: 9231341) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 141 feets and a beam of 52 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 338765000
• IMO: 9231341
• Call Sign: WDH4894
• Vessel Type: Towing Vessel
• Flag: United States
• Official Number: 1095212

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 198 GT
• Net Tonnage: 134 NT
• Length Overall: 34.1 m (112 ft)
• Beam: 10.4 m (34 ft)
• Depth: 4.3 m (14 ft)
• Hull Material: Steel
• Year Built: 2001

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Twin Screw
• Horsepower: 5,400 BHP

Shipyard

• Builder: Master Boat Builders
• Build Location: Coden, Alabama, United States
• Year Completed: 2001

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Crosby Tugs LLC
• Operator: Crosby Tugs LLC
• Home Port: Napoleonville, Louisiana, United States

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• EPIRB: Fitted
• VHF Radio: Fitted
• Radar: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Gulf of Mexico
• Secondary Area: Inland Waterways, Louisiana and Texas coastal waters
• Service Area: Offshore oil and gas support operations along the United States Gulf Coast

Vessel Description

The Kurt J Crosby is a steel-hulled twin-screw ocean towing vessel built in 2001 by Master Boat Builders in Coden, Alabama, for Crosby Tugs LLC, a well-established Louisiana-based marine transportation company. The vessel is designed and configured for offshore towing, barge assist, and support operations primarily serving the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico. With a rated output of approximately 5,400 BHP, the vessel is equipped to handle heavy towing assignments in open-water and nearshore environments. Operating under the United States flag and registered with the US Coast Guard, the Kurt J Crosby reflects the standard configuration of a robust American-built offshore tug suited for the demanding operational requirements of the Gulf of Mexico energy sector.