Written by
Heather Ervin
The M/V Captain Walter tug built for Crescent Marine Towing by Eymard Marine Construction & Repair. (Credit: Crescent Marine Towing)
The 1,200 hp. M/V Captain Walter tugboat was christened on February 19 at Eymard Marine Construction & Repair, where it was built, in Harvey, Louisiana.
The Entech-designed vessel was built for Harvey-based Crescent Marine Towing for work at the Cargill Grain Elevator in Westwego, Louisiana.
The 60-by-26-foot vessel is 9 feet, 6 inches deep and is named after Captain Walter O’Connor, who worked for Crescent Marine for more than 30 years.
The tug is equipped with two Caterpillar C18 Tier III engines (for a total power of 1,200 horsepower) and Twin Disc MGX 5170 DC 5.95:1 reduction gears. HydraForce provided its steering system. Wheelhouse Electronics supplied the electronics package, and its air systems and throttles come from C&W Air.
Crescent Marine Towing is a family owned business that has been providing barge towing services for nearly 40 years.
