Tugboat NICOLE FOSS
by James Williamson
Title
Tugboat NICOLE FOSS
Artist
James Williamson
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
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Tugboat NICOLE FOSS watercolor painting by artist James Williamson.
Foss New Ice Class Tugboat
Artist James Williamson, ASMA
Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists
Tugboat Article by: Eric Haun June 13, 2017
Nicole Foss, the final of Foss three new state-of-the-art Arctic Class tugs designed to operate in the extreme conditions of the far north, was christened last week at the Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma, Wash.
The vessel was built at the Foss Rainier, Ore. shipyard and will enter service this summer.
Foss president and CEO John Parrott made opening remarks, praising the hard work and dedication of the people, designers, and customers that made the project possible. He spoke of the service of the first Arctic tugs, the Michele Foss and the Denise Foss, and the vessels to come that will join all of the Foss vessels that are currently "hard at work supporting our customers, our industry and our collective family of companies."
Scott Merritt, chief operating officer of Foss also spoke, praising the team at the Rainier Shipyard. "As I looked back," said Merritt, "I realized that this was hull number 22. It made me think of what has been accomplished at the Rainier Shipyard and the care that goes into each and every vessel. The craftsman of the men and women at Rainier rivals the best yards in the world, and these vessels reflect their desire to provide a world-class product to the mariners that will sail on them. The Nicole Foss is truly a job well done."
Nicole Engle, the vessel's namesake and one of three sisters who are primary shareholders of Saltchuk, the parent company of Foss Maritime, spoke of one of Saltchuk's core values to reinvest in the family of companies, "seeing this promise become a reality with the three Arctic tugs is truly amazing."
The Nicole Foss is ice class D0, meaning the hulls are designed specifically for polar waters and are reinforced to maneuver in ice. The first of the three Arctic tugs, the Michele Foss debut in 2015, and in her first year of operation lead the way in safely pioneering a new route across the North Slope, while operating in extreme conditions of first year ice a meter thick. The Denise has also continued to exceed expectations and will return to the far north this summer.
The Nicole Foss complies with the requirements in the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Vessels Intended to Operate in Polar Waters, including ABS A1 standards, SOLAS and Green Passport. She includes two environmentally responsible Caterpillar C280-8 main engines; a Nautican nozzle and rudder system to provide superior bollard pull and maneuverability; and Reintjes reduction gears. Markey Machinery supplied the tow winch.
The tug has a bollard pull of 221,000 pounds. The vessel incorporates several environmentally focused designs and structural and technological upgrades, including elimination of ballast tanks, so there is no chance of transporting invasive species; holding tanks for black and gray water to permit operations in no-discharge zones (such as parts of Alaska and California); hydraulic oil systems compatible with biodegradable oil; energy efficient LED lighting; and high-energy absorption Schuyler fendering.
Built at the Foss Rainier shipyard in Oregon, USA, Nicole Foss, like its sisterships Michelle Foss and Denise Foss, is ice class D0, meaning the hulls are designed specifically for polar waters and are reinforced to maneuver in ice.
According to Foss Maritime, the tug vessel is suited to work across the globe as Foss competes for opportunities in the oil and gas industry.
Nicole Foss complies with the requirements in the ABS Guide for Building and Classing Vessels Intended to Operate in Polar Waters, including ABS A1 standards, SOLAS and Green Passport.
The vessel has a bollard pull of 221,000 lbs. (100.2 tons) and features two efficient Caterpillar C280-8 main engines.
TUGBOAT INFORMATION
NICOLE FOSS
Built in 2017, the Foss Maritime Shipyard of Rainier, Oregon as the NICOLE KATHLEEN for Foss Marine Holdings of Seattle, Washington. (Hull #22) In 2017, Foss Marine Holdings renamed the tug as the NICOLE FOSS. She is the third ARTIC CLASS Tugboat constructed by the Foss Maritime Shipyard, for Foss Marine Holdings of Seattle, Washington.
Powered by two, Tier II compliant, eight cylinder, Caterpiller C280-8 MC diesel engines. Installed on Christie and Grey anti-vibration engine mounts. With Reintjes WAF 3455 reduction gears, at a ratio of 5.524:1. Turning two, 126 inch, three bladed, fixed pitch, Sound propellers. Mounted on Nautican Kort nozzles. With a Nautican triple vane rudder system, for a rated 7,268 horsepower.
The tug’s electrical service is provided by two, 215kw generator sets. Driven by two, Caterpiller C9 diesel engines. With a third, 95Kw, auxiliary generator set. Driven by a John Deere 4045 diesel engine. Her capacities are 122,000 gallons of fuel, 1,900 gallons of potable water, and 6,900 gallons of non-potable water.
The tug’s towing equipment consists of a Markey TDSD-40, double drum, towing winch. Outfitted with 3,000 (ft) of 2.25 (in) towing wire on each drum. As well as a bow winch mounted forward. And a Palfinger PK6500 deck crane.
Vessel Name: NICOLE FOSS
USCG Doc. No.: 1254224
Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Registry
Hull Material: STEEL
Hull Number: 22
Ship Builder: FOSS MARITIME COMPANY
Year Built: 2017
Hailing Port: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Length: 122.8
Hull Depth: 20.7
Hull Breadth: 40.9
Gross Tonnage: 295
Net Tonnage: 201
Owner: FOSS MARITIME COMPANY
1151 Fairview Avenue North
Seattle, Washington
Previous Vessel Name: NICOLE KATHLEEN
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