Marcon announces sale of U.S flag ocean-going twin screw tug "Melvin E. Lemmerhirt"
Marcon has sold the U.S. flag ocean-going twin screw tug "Melvin E. Lemmerhirt" to U.S. buyers on a private & confidential basis. The 3,900BHP tug was built in 1973 for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. as one of the company's largest tugs by Southern Shipbuilding of Slidell, Louisiana as Hull No. 102, the Company said in a press release.
Principal dimensions are 125.0’ x 32.0' beam x 17.9' depth, an 18' loaded draft and a minimum air draft of 60’ due to her upper pilothouse. The vessel is powered by a pair of EMD 16-645E6 diesels developing a total of 3,900BHP at 900RPM driving 4-blade fixed pitch open wheels through Falk gears. Towing gear consists of a Markey double drum TDSD-36 tow winch with 2.25" wire. In 2004, “Melvin E.
Lemmerhirt” completed a major seven-month long capital restoration project including replacement of over seventy-one tons of steel; major overhaul of the winch and main engines; new fendering, watertight doors and bitts; interior upgrade and complete sandblasting and coating. Tug was drydocked in November 2013 with a 5 year ABS loadline renewal and in very good condition at time of sale. Marcon acted as sole broker in the transaction.
Since its inception 1981, Marcon has sold/chartered over 1,298 vessels and barges between companies located in the U.S. and worldwide. We specialize in the towing, marine construction and offshore petroleum industries. Marcon International, Inc. offers a wide range of services for Owners, Charterers, shipyards, investors, leasing companies, and other ship brokers. By the use of modern data management and advanced computer technology, backed by years of practical experience, we are able to ensure our clients both fast and comprehensive service.