{"id":131474,"date":"2026-03-22T19:42:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T22:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/901137835"},"modified":"2026-03-22T19:42:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T22:42:23","slug":"eastern-shipbuilding-group-launches-second-of-four-saltchuk-escort-tugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/22\/eastern-shipbuilding-group-launches-second-of-four-saltchuk-escort-tugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Shipbuilding Group launches second of four Saltchuk escort tugs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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March 22, 2026<\/p>\n

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Eastern Shipbuilding Group has launched the second in a series of four Saltchuk Marine escort tugs. Eastern Shipbuilding Group photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Eastern Shipbuilding Group<\/strong> has launched the second of the four 84’x42’x14′ escort tugs for Saltchuk Marine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eastern Shipbuilding Group<\/strong> (ESG), Panama City, Fla., has launched the second of the four 84’x42’x14′ escort tugs for Saltchuk Marine<\/strong>, marking a step in the Seattle-based towing company\u2019s fleet renewal program.<\/p>\n

The four Robert Allan<\/strong> Ltd.-designed RApport 2600 ship assist\/escort tugs, which will have 18’7″ drafts, are part of Saltchuk\u2019s long-term fleet renewal initiative. Constructed at ESG\u2019s facilities in Allanton and Port St. Joe, Fla., the vessels are designed to enhance safety, reliability, and operational capability. Upon delivery, they will support ship assist and escort operations across the U.S. West Coast, Hawaii, and Alaska.<\/p>\n

Main propulsion will come from two Caterpillar<\/strong> 3516E, Tier 4 diesel engines, each producing 3,500 hp at 1,800 rpm. The Cats will be connected to azimuthing Schottel<\/strong> SRP 510 RudderPropellers. The combo will give the tugs a running speed of 12 knots and a bollard pull (minimum) of 95 short tons.<\/p>\n

On deck will be a Markey Machine<\/strong> DEPGF-52, 75-hp, single drum, Class II hawser winch. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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