Story
This tug was built in 1976 by McDermott Shipyard Inc. in New Iberia, LA.
Historical Notes
Kyle Stubbs reports (August 2026): "One of 4 sisters built for Foss by McDermott Shipbuilding to a McDermott design. An additional sister, Moana Holo, was also built for fellow Dillingham subsidiary Young Brothers Towing."
Owners & Masters
In 1976 she was owned by Foss Maritime Co., Seattle WA USA.
In 2010-2022 she was owned by Foss International Inc., Seattle WA USA.
In 2022, she was phased out of active service and was "laid up" at Seattle WA USA until reactivated in 2025.
In 2025-2026 she was owned by Boyer Towing Inc, Ketchikan AK USA.
Masters
Crawford, Chuck (1976); Ducich, George (1979);
Name Significance
Named for the eldest daughter of Weddell and Edith Foss.
Rebuilds
Later remeasured at 120.2' x 34.0' x 16.0'.
References
- www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov ↗
- Photo courtesy of Roy Stewart
- wireless2.fcc.gov ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2026)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 14/08/2026)
- Skalley, M. (1981). "Foss Ninety Years of Towboating."
