Luling, LA – Bisso Towboat Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the delivery of our newest low emission ship-assist tug, the 5,000 BHP ASD Tractor Tug ‘Mr. Brian’. The Mr. Brian is the sixth ASD Tractor Tug built in the past nine years by Main Iron Works, LLC, Houma, LA for Bisso and is named in honor of our long-time VP, Operations, Brian Cyprowski.
The 100’ x 38’ x 13.5’ Mr. Brian is powered by (2) Caterpillar 3516E Tier 4F main engines, generating 2500 BHP each at 1600 RPM, which drive 2 Kongsberg US205S Z-Drives. The Z-Drives feature 2400MM diameter four-blade stainless steel propellers in stainless steel nozzles. Estimated Bollard Pull is 68 Tons.
Electrical service is provided by (2) 118 Kw Caterpillar generators powered by (2) Caterpillar C4.4 engines. The tug is equipped with a JonRie Series 240 Escort Winch featuring 500’ of 2 3/4” diameter Saturn 12 line.
Other features include USCG-approved engine room monitoring and fire/smoke alarm systems, fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system, Simrad navigation/electronics, soundproof insulation throughout engine room/crew quarters, stainless steel bitts and bow staple and four bunk rooms with seven berths.
Tankage includes capacities for 30,162 gallons of diesel, 11,000 gallons of potable water, 1,825 gallons each of lube and hydraulic oil and 2,000 gallons of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
The Mr. Brian will have a crew complement of four and carries an ABS International Load Line in addition to being built to Subchapter M certification and receiving a USCG COI.
With the addition of the Mr. Brian, Bisso Towboat Co., Inc. is the only ship-assist company on the River with a daily operating fleet of 100% ASD Tractor Tugs.
“We have invested in the ASD Tractor Tug model over the years because they are the absolute best in the world for landing ships on the Mississippi River, which is 100% what we do on a daily basis,” said Scott Slatten, President Bisso Towboat, Co. “The maneuverability of the tractor tugs’ unique 360 degree z-drive propellors allow us to more efficiently navigate the unique challenges that that river currents present when docking a 150,000 ton ship."
The Mr. Brian is named after Brian Cyprowski, who is the Bisso Towboat Vice President of Operations and a member of the company's executive team.
Included on our site is a complete build out of the process to bring the Mr. Brian to life. To see the progress, please click HERE.
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