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S/T Oswell Foss

The Salvage Tug Oswell Foss is a classic single-screw diesel tug proven to meet the challenges of the Pacific Northwest. The Oswell Foss is used to provide towing and dive operations support, and features a defueling platform with 2,000 gallons dedicated waste storage. It is AMR’s general mothership for responding to marine casualties.

  • Builder: Foss Maritime
  • Year: 1940
  • LOA: 75’
  • Beam: 20’
  • Engine: 450 hp Enterprise
  • Fuel Capacity: 5,000 gal.
  • Cruise Speed: 8 knts
  • Range: 5000 nm
  • Freshwater: 900gal.
  • Deck Hydraulics:
    • Anchor winch
    • Capstan
    • Full rigging with fore and aft booms off main mast
  • Electronics:
    • 48 nm radar
    • GPS plotter
    • 2 fathometers
    • 2 VHF radios
    • CB radio
    • Cell phone
    • Computer
    • Spotlight
    • Refrigerator
    • Inverter
    • Satellite phone
  • Deck Size: 732 sq. ft.
  • Lifesaving:
    • 8 type I PFDs
    • 4 survival suits
    • Offshore flare pack
    • Fire extinguishers
    • First aid kit
  • Captain Andrew Craig:
    • 100 ton Near Coastal Masters License w/ towing endorsement
    • First aid
    • CPR and survival training
  • Tow Plan Specs: The towing vessel Oswell Foss is a 75’ single-screw tugboat fully equipped with dewatering equipment, dive gear, air compressors, and an extensive damage control kit. Primary tow line is a 400’ 1.5” double braid nylon rated at 45,000 lbs. Tow bridle is a 2” double braid nylon bridle fastened to the forward cleats with chafe protection.