Story
This tug was built in 1975 by Rysco Shipyard in Blountstown, FL.
Historical Notes
George Schneider (May 2026) writes: This vessel remained incomplete in the hands of the builder until 1981. In the mid-1980's she is said to have had the name Jodi R, but I've found no proof of that. The photo shows her when owned by Tweed and operated by Brix.
She also spent significant time working for Foss under their colors.
Owners & Masters
In 1976-1979 she was owned by Rysco Shipyard.
In 1981-1986 she was owned by Smith Rice Co., San Francisco CA.
In 1989-2001 she was owned by Tweed Towing Inc.
In 2002-2007 she was owned by Sea Coast Towing, Seattle WA.
In 2008-2011 she was owned by K-Sea Transportation LLC, Seattle WA.
In 2013-2014 she was owned by Kirby Offshore Marine Pacific, USA.
In 2013-2017 she was owned by Petrotankers SAC, Peru under Panama Flag.
References
Merchant Vessels of the United States (1981), Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2011, Lloyd's Register of Shipping, 2007, cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 10 May 2026)
