GLENN EDWARDS

GLENN EDWARDS (IMO: 9329045) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 390 feets and a beam of 75 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367087140
• IMO: 9329045
• Call Sign: WDC8439
• Vessel Type: Towing Vessel
• Flag: United States
• Official Number: 1144351

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 99 GT
• Net Tonnage: 67 NT
• Length Overall: 30.5 m (100 ft)
• Beam: 10.4 m (34 ft)
• Depth: 3.7 m (12 ft)
• Hull Material: Steel
• Year Built: 2005

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Twin Screw
• Power Output: 3,000 BHP

Shipyard

• Builder: Master Boat Builders
• Build Location: Coden, Alabama, United States
• Year Delivered: 2005

Owner/Operator

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

Navigation/Communications Equipment

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

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Gulf of Mexico
• Secondary Area: Inland Waterways, Lower Mississippi River System
• Service Area: Offshore towing and marine assistance operations along the United States Gulf Coast

Vessel Description

The Glenn Edwards is a American-flagged ocean-going tugboat constructed by Master Boat Builders in Coden, Alabama, and operated by Bisso Marine Company, one of the established marine towing and salvage companies based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The vessel is designed for offshore and coastal towing operations, ship assist duties, and marine salvage work throughout the Gulf of Mexico region. Built to a robust specification with a steel hull, the Glenn Edwards is representative of the class of high-powered twin-screw tugboats commonly deployed in support of offshore energy infrastructure, port operations, and emergency marine response along the Gulf Coast.