ATB Galveston/Petrochem Producer
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | ATB Galveston attached to Petrochem Producer |
| Namesake | Named for Galveston Texas |
| Owner | United States Military Sealift Command |
| Ordered | 2008 |
| Builder | Eastern Shipbuilding Group of Panama City, Florida (hull #931) |
| Laid down | 2008 |
| Launched | 2008 |
| Identification | |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Articulated Barge |
| Tonnage | 919 tons |
| Length | 144' |
| Beam | 46' |
| Draft | 28' |
| Propulsion | 2x Wartsila 9L32 medium speed diesel engines with Wartsila Gear (SCV85-P51) with Vertical Offset Ratio of 2.4:1. Turning two, Lips, inboard turning, controllable pitch, 13.4(in), four bladed, nickel aluminum bronze propellers fitted in kort nozzles. She is a twin screw tug, rated at 12,000 horsepower.[1] |
| Speed | 15.8 kn (29 km/h; 18 mph) |
| Complement | 22 Civilian Crew [2] |
| Notes | The main ship is the Tug named ATB Galveston it is just permenatly affixed to its mate the Petrochem producer. |
This ship is used to transport chemicals and make petroleum chemicals products in situ. It is on long-term lease to the United States. It is used around the world to service the needs of bases that make traditional supply runs uneconomical with their long term needs. The ship is capable of ocean travel. The main ship is a tug that is premantly afixed to its barge mate. This is the only articulated barge in service by the navy.
References
- ^ USN. (December 8, 2015). "USN Tankers". US Navy.
- ^ The TBI Group LLC (February 28, 2025). "GALVESTON". Tugboat information.
- ^ SeaBulk Group (February 19, 2025). "Tanker Fleet - ATB Galveston - Petrochem Producer" (PDF). SeaBulk Group.