STEVE RICHOUX

STEVE RICHOUX (IMO: 8992613) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 69 feets and a beam of 26 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 366998110
• IMO: 8992613
• Call Sign: WDC2820
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Towing Vessel
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Hull Material: Steel
• Length: 26 m (85 ft)
• Breadth: 8 m
• Draft: 3 m
• Gross Tonnage: 98 GT

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Conventional screw
• Engine Type: Diesel

Owner/Operator

• Owner: Bisso Marine Company
• Country: United States
• Home Port: New Orleans, Louisiana

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Transponder: Class A (SOLAS)
• EPIRB: Fitted
• VHF Radio: Fitted

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Gulf of Mexico and Lower Mississippi River
• Operating Waters: Inland and coastal waters, Port of New Orleans and surrounding waterways

Vessel Description

The Steve Richoux is a steel-hulled American towing vessel operated by Bisso Marine Company, one of the established tug and marine services operators based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The vessel is primarily engaged in harbor and coastal towing operations within the Gulf of Mexico region and the lower Mississippi River system. As a US-flagged commercial towing vessel, it is subject to United States Coast Guard regulations and oversight. The vessel transmits AIS Class A signals consistent with commercial towing vessel requirements.