Updated Feb 23, 2010

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Crowley - Hull 20

The "Nachik" is a triple screw diesel powered towboat, outfitted for barge handling and ocean towing service.  Its principal characteristics include:

 

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Length - 76'-0"

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Breadth - 32'-0"

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Depth - 7'-0"

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Draft - 3'6"

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Horsepower 1362

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Fuel capacity 23,900 gallons

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(2) Caterpillar C44 generators

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(3) Caterpillar C-18 Tier II each rated at 454 BHP at 1800 RPM

Click here to see sister ship, Sesok.

Lots of nice construction photos, please be patient while it loads......

Press release from Crowley Maritime - "Crowley receives new Alaska tug Nachik"

Click on the following menu for detailed photos of this vessel:

Hull 20 - Exterior Hull 20 - Interior Hull 20 - Machinery Hull 20 - Sea Trials Hull 20 - Model Photos Crowley Press Release

May 9, 2009 - Christening in Seward, Alaska

Mar 30, 2009 - Sea Trials have begun.

Mar 3, 2009 - Getting close to sea trials.

Feb 25, 2009 - Just before final launch

Feb 22, 2009 - Crowley colors applied!

Feb 2009 - outfitting and in final stages. 

Oct 2008 - Push knees and setting of house

Sept 2008 - Initial launch of completed Hull 20

Sept 2008 - Begin construction of Aluminum house

July 2008 - Finishing construction of the stern section. 

 

July 2008 - Flying the midbody and bow to the drydock.

May 2008 - Construction of bow section of hull.  Building both boats simultaneously.