GYRFALCON

GYRFALCON (IMO: 9125750) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 108 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 366978710
• IMO: 9125750
• Call Sign: WCU6587
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Towing Vessel
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 198 GT
• Length: 31.7 m (104 ft)
• Beam: 10.4 m (34 ft)
• Draft: 4.3 m (14 ft)
• Hull Material: Steel
• Year Built: 1997

Propulsion

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

Shipyard

• Builder: Halter Marine
• Country of Build: United States
• Build Year: 1997

Owner / Operator

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

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Pacific Coast, United States
• Waters: Coastal and inland waterways, Puget Sound and surrounding Pacific Northwest waters
• Service Area: Port and harbor towage, ship assist, and coastal towing operations along the US West Coast

Vessel Description

GYRFALCON is a US-flagged ocean tug built in 1997 by Halter Marine and operated by Foss Maritime Company, one of the largest tug and barge operators on the West Coast of the United States. The vessel is designed for ship assist, harbor towage, and coastal towing operations, primarily serving ports and waterways in the Pacific Northwest region including Puget Sound. As a Z-drive tug, the vessel benefits from enhanced maneuverability typical of azimuthing stern drive configurations, making it well suited for precision ship-handling operations in confined port environments.