ALERT CLASS TUGS
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Overall Dimensions
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140' |
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42' |
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20' |
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The Alert Class is a general purpose Prevention and Response Tug powered by twin Caterpillar 3612B
engines generating the combined 10,192 horsepower driving two Rolls Royce azimuthing thrusters.
These tugs are equipped for firefighting, emergency response and oil spill recovery. The vessels
have oil spill recovery and storage capabitlity for up to 43,000 gallons of recovered oil. Design
features include accommodations for up to 16 personnel, Schuyler fendering, a Markey TDS-40 towing
winch, Step Warmfloor heated decking, 2,000 feet of oil recovery boom, and on-deck stowage for two oil
spill recovery skiffs.
Crowley innovations incorporated into the design of these tugs include a pilothouse control console
arranged for maximum visibility and ease of use.
All Crowley tugs are fully instrumented, with pilothouse-controlled engine rooms, and are equipped
with the latest navigational and communications technology.
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