Story
This tug was built in 2015 by Nichols Brothers Boatbuilders (Ice Flow LLC) in Freeland, WA.
Historical Notes
Designed for use in an Articulated Tug/Barge (ATB) unit with a barge constructed by Gunderson Marine, Portland OR USA. One of two sisters of this design built for Kirby by Nichols.
Owners & Masters
In 2016-2026 she was owned by Kirby Offshore Marine Pacific, Houston TX USA.
Name Significance
Named for Tina, wife of Joseph H. Pyne, a former president, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Kirby Corporation.
References
- www.nicholsboats.com ↗
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 05/08/2026)
- gisis.imo.org ↗ (website viewed 05/08/2026)
