BOBCAT

BOBCAT (IMO: 9555773) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 128 feets and a beam of 26 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367605680
• IMO: 9555773
• Call Sign: WDH3238
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Towing Vessel
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 98 GT
• Length: 27.4 m (90 ft)
• Beam: 9.1 m (30 ft)
• Draft: 3.4 m (11 ft)

Propulsion

• Engine Configuration: Twin screw
• Propulsion Type: Diesel mechanical
• Bollard Pull: Approximately 40 tons

Shipyard

• Builder: Chesapeake Shipbuilding
• Build Location: Salisbury, Maryland, United States
• Year Built: 2011

Owner/Operator

• Owner: Signet Maritime Corporation
• Operator: Signet Maritime Corporation
• Home Port: Port Arthur, Texas, United States

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS: Class A Transponder
• Navigation: GPS/GNSS equipped
• Communications: VHF Marine Radio

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Gulf of Mexico
• Service Area: Coastal and inland waterways of the United States Gulf Coast, including Texas and Louisiana port approaches and harbor operations

Vessel Description

BOBCAT is a conventional harbor and coastal towing vessel operated by Signet Maritime Corporation, one of the largest tug and barge operators in the United States Gulf Coast region. Built in 2011 by Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland, the vessel is designed for harbor assist, ship docking, and offshore towing operations. The vessel supports commercial port operations along the Gulf Coast, assisting deep-draft vessels in port entry, departure, and berthing maneuvers. As part of Signet's Gulf Coast fleet, BOBCAT operates primarily in and around Texas and Louisiana port facilities, including the Port Arthur and Beaumont, Texas area waterways.