Construction continues on three 86’ x 36’ Z Drive Tugs at Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc. of East Boothbay, Maine. Commissioned by the Moran Towing Corporation of New Canaan, Connecticut, contracts were signed and construction began on these tugs in 2011. Designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants, Hulls 102, 103 and 104 will be used for ship assist and escort work.
The vessels will be classed ABS Maltese Cross A1, Maltese Cross AMS, Towing Vessel, Escort Vessel and admeasure less than 200 gross tons US regulatory tonnage.