Crowley receives new Alaska tug
"Nachik" at sea trials (photo: Diversified Marine)
The "Nachik", which means "hair seal" in the native Inupiaq language, will be deployed in Alaska and is the third new vessel to be handed off to Crowley in less than two weeks. One week before, the company took delivery of an articulated tug-barge (ATB) and in March Crowley christened and launched a heavy-lift series deck barge.
Jointly designed by Crowley and Diversified Marine, the "Nachik" is a triple screw diesel powered tug equipped to safely propel petroleum/freight barges in river systems throughout Alaska. Its sister vessel, the "Sesok", which means "beluga whale", is scheduled to be delivered in late May.
Crowley's Alaska shallow draft tugs are designed to operate in Alaska's rivers and coastal regions where operations are challenging due to restricted drafts and a lack of docking infrastructure. These boats are outfitted for both barge handling and ocean towing service.
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