POSEIDON

POSEIDON (IMO: 9794226) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

POSEIDON

Vessel Identification

Specifications

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Owner / Operator

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Gulf of Mexico
• Secondary Areas: Inland Waterways and Coastal U.S. Waters
• AIS Coverage Zone: CONUS / Gulf Coast

Vessel Description

The POSEIDON is a U.S.-flagged Z-drive harbor and coastal towing vessel operated by Bisso Marine Company, one of the Gulf Coast's established marine service providers. Built in 2016 by Gulf Copper & Manufacturing, the vessel is designed for ship-assist, escort, and harbor towing operations primarily across the Gulf of Mexico and associated inland and coastal waterway systems.

As a Z-drive (Azimuth Stern Drive) tug, the POSEIDON benefits from enhanced maneuverability, allowing for precise positioning and assist work in confined harbor environments, ship channels, and offshore facilities. This propulsion configuration is particularly well-suited for escorting large commercial vessels and LNG/petrochemical carriers common to Gulf Coast port operations.

The vessel's assignment under Bisso Marine places it among a fleet known for supporting major Gulf Coast ports including New Orleans, Houston, Lake Charles, and Corpus Christi.

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