Gulf Island Fabrication has announced that its Shipyard Division has successfully delivered the M/V Ted C. Litton, a Z-Tech 30-80 Terminal/Escort Tug to Suderman & Young Towing Company.

The M/V Ted C. Litton was designed by Robert Allan Ltd of Vancouver, BC. and built at Gulf Island’s, Jennings, Louisiana facilities.  The vessel will be operated by G &H Towing on behalf of Suderman & Young Towing Company.  Gulf Island is currently building nine (8) sister vessels that are at various stages of construction.

The M/V Ted C. Litton has the following characteristics:

• Dimensions (Overall): 98’6” x 42’8” x 16’5”
• Total Horsepower:  6,772
• Main Propulsion: 2 X Caterpillar 3516 E “C Rating” Tier 4, 2 X 3386 @ 1800 rpm
• Bollard Pull (tugs): 80 Tonnes
• Z-Drive:  2 X Shottell SRP 510 FP
• Classification/Certification:  ABS, A1, AMS, Towing Vessel, Escort, FFV1

(Source: MarineLink by Michelle Howard)