TUG GUIDE

TUG GUIDE (IMO: 9188556) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 98 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 366759530
• IMO: 9188556
• Call Sign: WDE7328
• Vessel Type: Tug
• Flag: United States
• Official Number: 1077499

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 98 GT
• Net Tonnage: 66 NT
• Length Overall: 90 ft (27.4 m)
• Beam: 34 ft (10.4 m)
• Depth: 14 ft (4.3 m)
• Hull Material: Steel
• Year Built: 1999

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Twin Screw
• Drive Type: Z-Drive / Azimuthing

Shipyard

• Builder: Electro-Tec Shipyard
• Build Year: 1999
• Country of Build: United States

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Foss Maritime Company
• Operator: Foss Maritime Company
• Home Port: Seattle, Washington, United States

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Transponder: Class A
• AIS Transmit Class: A
• DSC Capable: Yes
• EPIRB: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Pacific Coast, United States
• Operational Waters: Puget Sound, Washington State inland waters and coastal Pacific Northwest waterways

Vessel Description

TUG GUIDE is a steel-hulled articulated tug built in 1999, operating under the flag of the United States and registered to Foss Maritime Company, one of the largest and most established tug and barge operators on the West Coast. The vessel is configured for harbor and coastal towing operations, with Z-drive azimuthing propulsion providing enhanced maneuverability typical of modern assist and escort tugs. Operating primarily within Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest waterways, the vessel supports ship assist, barge towing, and related marine transportation services consistent with Foss Maritime's broader operational portfolio in the region.