BRISTOL LEADER

BRISTOL LEADER (IMO: 9198408) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 164 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 366820000
• IMO: 9198408
• Call Sign: WDE7168
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Towing Vessel
• AIS Type: Tug

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 198 GT
• Length: 34.1 m (112 ft)
• Beam: 10.4 m (34 ft)
• Draft: 4.3 m (14 ft)

Propulsion

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

Shipyard

• Builder: Washburn & Doughty Associates
• Country: United States
• Year Built: 2000

Owner / Operator

• Operator: Moran Towing Corporation
• Country of Operation: United States

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Eastern United States coastal and inland waterways
• Trade Area: Domestic — US ports along the Atlantic Seaboard and Gulf Coast
• Service Type: Harbor and coastal towing operations

Vessel Description

The Bristol Leader is a US-flagged harbor and coastal towing vessel operated by Moran Towing Corporation, one of the largest tug and towing companies in the United States. Built in 2000 by Washburn & Doughty Associates, a Maine-based shipyard known for constructing high-quality commercial and government vessels, the Bristol Leader is designed for ship-assist and barge towing operations. The vessel's Z-drive azimuthing propulsion system provides exceptional maneuverability, making it well-suited for harbor assist operations in confined port environments. Operating under US Coast Guard oversight and registered under US flag, the vessel conforms to applicable SOLAS and domestic manning regulations for vessels of its class.