New Crowley Escort Tug Due in May

The first of a new design of escort tractor tug will be delivered to Seattle based Crowley Maritime within the next few months by the local Marco Shipyard. Known as the Crowley Protector II class, the first tug built to this new design is due for completion at Marcos Seattle shipyard in May of this year. The new tug will be used to escort and assist oil tankers in Puget Sound, WA USA and carry the following ABS classification: +A1 Towing service, +AMS, +A1 firefighting vessel Class 1.