RB WEEKS

RB WEEKS (IMO: 9910985) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 354 feets and a beam of 79 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 368349000
• IMO: 9910985
• Call Sign: WDN5775
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Towing Vessel
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 99 GT
• Length: 30.5 m (100 ft)
• Beam: 10.4 m (34 ft)
• Depth: 3.7 m (12 ft)
• Hull Material: Steel

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric / Z-Drive
• Drive Units: Twin Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: Approximately 70 short tons
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw controllable pitch

Shipyard

• Builder: Robert Allan Ltd (design) / Constructed in the United States
• Year Built: 2022
• Build Country: United States

Owner/Operator

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

Navigation/Communications Equipment

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

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Gulf of Mexico
• Operating Area: Lower Mississippi River, Port of New Orleans, and surrounding Gulf Coast waterways
• Service Area: Coastal and inland waterways of the Gulf Coast region

Vessel Description

RB WEEKS is a modern American-flagged articulated tug operated by Bisso Marine Company, based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. Built in 2022, the vessel serves as part of Bisso Marine's fleet supporting harbor assist, towing, and escort operations along the Lower Mississippi River and Gulf Coast. The vessel is equipped with azimuthing stern drive technology, providing exceptional maneuverability suited to port and harbor operations. Bisso Marine is one of the oldest and most established marine towing companies in the Gulf region, and RB WEEKS represents a continuation of their modernization of fleet assets to meet contemporary port service demands.