en.Wedoany.com Reported - The new 2,800-horsepower retractable twin-screw tugboat M/V Alexa Golding has recently joined the inland fleet of Golding Barge, based in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Designed by Sterling Marine and built by Steiner Shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, the vessel was delivered in 2026.

The vessel measures 94 feet by 34 feet with a depth of 12 feet and is equipped with two Caterpillar 3512 Tier 4 main engines supplied by Puckett Caterpillar. The propulsion system includes Reintjes 773 reduction gears from Karl Senner, 8-inch shafts, Thordon bearings, and Sound propellers. The tugboat has a capacity for 36,000 gallons of diesel fuel, 5,000 gallons of potable water, 800 gallons of lubricating oil, and 2,950 gallons of diesel exhaust fluid.

Onboard electronics are from Furuno, including two radars, GPS, a depth sounder, four Icom radios, and Starlink connectivity. The steering and engine alarm systems were provided by Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics, and engine cooling is handled by an East Park Radiator system. Deck equipment includes two Patterson deck winches and a Schoellhorn capstan. The vessel is also outfitted with Schuyler fendering, PPG coatings, and Rockwool mineral wool insulation for sound and vibration dampening in the accommodations.

Living quarters include 10 berths, four crew staterooms, two full heads and one half head, as well as a crew workstation in the lounge, a laundry room, and a galley equipped with stainless steel appliances. The interior of the deckhouse is finished with tile. The pilothouse, with an eye level of 32 feet, is climate-controlled by a dedicated First Choice air conditioning unit, while the living spaces are served by three independent Carrier units. The fire protection system includes a CO2 fire suppression system.

Last August, the M/V Gage Golding, also a 94-foot retractable twin-screw tugboat with 2,800 horsepower built by Steiner Shipyard, was delivered to Golding Barge as well.

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