New Vessels for Signet Marine to Make Their Home in Port Fourchon

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Signet Maritime Corporation has just taken ownership of its ninth, newly-constructed tractor tug in six years. The tug, Signet Arcturus, is a 105-foot by 38-foot Z-Drive, which was designed by Robert Allan Ltd. in Vancouver, BC. The tug was delivered on May 25th by Patti Marine Enterprises of Pensacola, FL.

Signet Arcturus gets its power from two Caterpillar model C175-16 engines, each of which is rated 3417 BHP at 1800 RPM. Those engines are paired to two Rolls-Royce US 255 CP azimuth thrusters using carbon fiber shafting, and providing the thrust for ABS-certified, sustained bollard pull of over 83 metric tonnes. All main and generator engines on the vessel are US EPA Tier 3-certified for lower emissions.

Said Joseph Dahl, Vice President of Signet Maritime, “This technologically advanced new build complements Signet’s offshore towing, rig escort and subsea expansion . . . Bundling the controllable pitch propeller (CPP) tractor technology with the brute strength of SIGNET WARHORSE tugs will provide our customers the best of both worlds in strength and agility.”

The new tug will be joined by Signet Polaris, a second ocean towing tractor tug that is scheduled for delivery near the end of June from Patti Marine. Both vessels will be based at the company’s Ocean Towing Division in Port Fourchon, LA, for service to the offshore energy industry.

With the addition of these two tugs, Signet’s Offshore Towing Division increases its fleet to movements from harbor to offshore throughout the Gulf of Mexico region.

Signet Maritime Corporation, established in 1976, is an international marine transportation and logistics services company. Signet specializes in towing, cargo handling, tugboat services, ship management, and vessel design. They concentrate on the markets of the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. Headquartered in Houston, TX, the company also has locations in Ingleside, TX; Brownsville, TX; Pascagoula, MS; Port Fourchon, LA; Morgan City, LA; and internationally in Dubai.

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