MilitaryPowhatan-class tugboat
Ocean Tugconfirmed
The Powhatan class of fleet ocean tugs consists of seven ships built for the United States Navy, and operated by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). The lead ship of the class was launched in 1978 and the last ship in MSC service will be deactivated in 2023. During their service life, the Powhatan's were the most powerful tugs owned by the Navy.
Specifications
| Type | Ocean Tug |
| Manufacturer | Marinette Marine Corporation |
| Introduced | 1979 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 68.88 m |
| Speed | 15 kn |
| Crew | 16 |
| Displacement | 2,260 t |
Operators
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