en.Wedoany.com Reported - Diversified Marine of Holland, Michigan, has delivered the tugboat M/V Tarps to Eckstein Trade & Transport (ET&T), marking progress for the woman-owned marine transportation services company in its fleet and operational expansion.

The vessel is named after Taylor Tarpey, the first employee of ET&T.

The tugboat, built with domestically sourced steel, measures 25.8 feet in length and 14 feet in width, and is designed for marine transportation and construction support work. The power system is equipped with two Cummins 6.7-liter engines, each rated at 305 horsepower, paired with Twin Disc or ZF reduction gears. The hull also features a 750-gallon fuel capacity, hydraulic steering system, flanking rudders, stainless steel shafting, a manual winch, and an air-conditioned wheelhouse.

Founded in September 2022, ET&T initially focused on brokerage services before expanding into equipment ownership in 2025. The delivery of M/V Tarps marks the completion of the company's first dedicated vessel.

Kasey Eckstein, President of ET&T, stated that the company expanded into purchasing used equipment in 2025 and ultimately built its first dedicated vessel. This investment reflects the company's confidence in the future and its commitment to providing innovative, reliable solutions to support customer success.

ET&T is a certified woman-owned small business specializing in marine transportation services for projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Transportation. This new tugboat will support the company's growing marine construction, transportation, and infrastructure-related operations.

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