Capt Latham
The newest addition to the Smith Maritime Fleet so aptly named after the owner “Captain Latham Smith”. 10.5ft propellers designed for power and economical fuel burn towing heavy loads long distances. The tug holds 200,000 Gallons with endurance for 75 days of towing. This tug has GMDSS, ISM, a fast rescue boat, big crane, salvage pumps, many spares and a double drum winch and stern roller to provide specialty services in the Petroleum and Salvage industry.
General |
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| Year Built | 1982 |
| Built By | Captain Latham Smith |
| Official Number | 653305 |
| Call Sign: | WRB-5575 |
| Class: | ABS A-1 Towing All Oceans |
Dimensions |
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| LOA | 136' |
| GRT | 161 |
| NRT | 109 |
PROPULSION |
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| Main Engines | Two (2) Alco-12-251-E |
| Horsepower | 6860 BHP |
| Bollard Pull: | 82 tons |
| Propellers | Two (2) 4-Blade 126"x 122" Props in Kort Nozzles |
| Gears | Reinjes WAV-2626 5.94:1 Ratio |
GENERATORS |
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| (2) V871 150 KW Each | |
CAPACITY |
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| Diesel | 173,250 us gal |
| Lube Oil | 2,250 us gal |
| Portable water | 25,000 us gal |
WINCHES |
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| Tow Winch Primary | Markey TDS-36 2200' of 2.25” tow wire 125T line pull. |
| Tow Winch Secondary | Almon Johnson 1800’ of 2.25” wire |
| Anchor Winch | Smatco |
ELECTRONICS |
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| Gyro compass w/Auto Pilot, 4 Radars, AIS, SSB w/encoder, 6 VHFs, 2 GPSs, 2 Loud hailers, Cellular phone, Satellite phone w/email, Weather Fax, Navtex, Magnetic Compass | |
UPPER PILOT HOUSE |
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| 56’ Eye level | |
AVAILABLE |
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| Rescue Boat w/Outboard Motor, 5T Hydraulic Crane | |
Smith Maritime's vessels operate primarily between the U.S., the Caribbean & South America. More recently to several ports in Europe, the Mediterranean Sea & Pacific Northwest. Our history is one of dedicated service with a superior loss record. Our services include ocean and coastal towing, pipe & cable laying, submersible operations, cargo & dredge ops, demolition, harbor, anchor and buoy handling, and most exciting of all, salvage and rescue.