BLUEFIN

BLUEFIN (IMO: 9565596) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 469 feets and a beam of 79 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367416750
• IMO: 9565596
• Call Sign: WDG9742
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Towing Vessel
• AIS Type: Tug

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 99 GT
• Length: 30.5 m (100 ft)
• Beam: 10.4 m (34 ft)
• Draft: 3.4 m (11 ft)
• Hull Material: Steel
• Year Built: 2011

Propulsion

• Engine Configuration: Twin Screw
• Propulsion Type: Diesel Mechanical
• Bollard Pull: Approximately 60 short tons
• Drive Type: Z-Drive / Azimuthing Stern Drive

Shipyard

• Builder: Diversified Marine Inc.
• Build Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
• Year Delivered: 2011

Owner/Operator

• Owner: Foss Maritime Company
• Operator: Foss Maritime Company
• Home Port: Seattle, Washington, USA

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• Navigation Systems: GPS/GNSS
• Communication: VHF Marine Radio

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Pacific Coast, United States
• Operational Waters: Puget Sound, Washington State waterways, and Pacific Northwest coastal waters
• Service Area: Port of Seattle and surrounding Puget Sound terminals

Vessel Description

BLUEFIN is a Z-drive articulated tug built by Diversified Marine Inc. in Portland, Oregon, and delivered in 2011. Operated by Foss Maritime Company, the vessel is a harbor and assist tug designed for ship-assist, towing, and escort operations across the Pacific Northwest region. The Z-drive propulsion configuration provides exceptional maneuverability, making the vessel well suited for confined harbor environments and close-quarters ship handling. As part of the Foss Maritime fleet, BLUEFIN supports commercial port operations throughout Puget Sound and along the Pacific Coast of the United States.