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S/T Betty

The Salvage Tug Betty is a single screw steel tugboat built for the U.S. Army, with wartime service in Vietnam and Korea. Converted for commercial towing with modern tow winch and propulsion, she now serves as a salvage tug for Alaska Marine Response. She provides service in towing, dive operations support, a defueling platform, and general mothership duties for responding to marine casualties.

  • Builder: John E. Matton and Son
  • Year: 1955
  • LOA: 65’ Beam: 21’
  • Engine: 1000 hp 16v149 Detroit Diesel
  • Fuel Capacity: 7000 gal.
  • Cruise Speed: 10 knts
  • Range: 2500 nm
  • Freshwater: 1000 gal.
  • Deck Hydraulics:
    • Washdown
    • Tow winch
    • Anchor capstan
  • Electronics:
    • 48 nm radar
    • GPS plotter
    • 2 fathometers
    • 2 VHF radios
    • Cell phone
    • Computer
    • Spotlight
  • Hold Capacity: 30,000 lbs., 500 cu. ft.
  • Deck Size: 732 sq. ft.
  • Lifesaving:
    • 8 type I PFDs
    • 8 survival suits
    • Offshore flare pack
    • Fire extinguishers
    • First aid kit
  • Captain Andrew Craig:
    • 100 ton Near Coastal Masters License
    • Commercial assisted towing
    • First aid
    • CPR
    • Survival training
  • Certified for 6 passengers and 2 crew