M A R I N ECustomer Solutions

Customer:Signet MaritiMe

Power system:

two 16V mtu series 4000 engines

Vessel tyPe:

tug Boat

loCation:

Houston, texas

Date:

December 2016

Signet Maritime Chooses Pacific Power Group and MTU for New Tug, Combining Performance and

Reliability, with Efficiency.

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Pacific Power Group’s Marine team has recently provided Houston, Texas

based Signet Maritime with power systems and engineering support to help

make their new tugboat one of the best on the water.

4000 m64 ePa tier 3 engines, rated at 2681 BHP each at 1800 rPm.

the engines drive two rolls-royce, us 205 P20 FP azimuth stern drives. the propulsion package will provide in excess of 60 metric tonnes bollard pull. rolls royce collaborated with signet to implement a number of upgrades to the original design utilizing the latest technology to increase the vessel’s capabilities to accom-plish multi-disciplinary work, including ship-assist, ship escort and barge moves.

mtu tuG BeneFits

the mtu engines utilized in this deployment offers the latest technology and will provide benefits including:

• reduce tug operating costs due to enhanced machinery performance, low fuel and lube consumption, and longer service intervals

• The specific engine design allows for maximum reliability that will keep the vessel operating with greater up-time and reduced maintenance expense

“the selection of mtu series 4000 to power Gladys B is a perfect fit given their high fuel efficiency and lower overall life cycle costs,” said mr. Jeff sherman, Commercial marine sales manager for mtu america. “signet shipbuilding and e.n. Bisso have high demands for their vessel programs and mtu will prove, once again, these engines are the best power for this world-class

tug.”

at the request of signet maritime due to our longtime success and support, PPG was presented a unique opportunity outside our standard territory supply a marine power system for a new build tug at signet shipbuilding & repair (ss&r), a state of the art shipbuilding facility located in Pascagoula, mississippi. this new project sets a high bar

for the world of tug vessel construction.

ProJeCt: tHe GlaDys B

named for the founder’s wife, the Gladys B, ss&r Hull 109 was created for e.n. Bisso, a new orleans-based tug operation spanning five port jurisdictions in the lower mississippi river (lmr) area with a tug fleet of 15 vessels. it was

delivered on-time and on-budget in December, 2016, and has an loa of 80’ and a beam of 38’.

about the Gladys B, e.n. Bisso President mr. william H. mcDonald has said, “(we are)

proud to add the Gladys B to our growing fleet of the most advanced, powerful, and maneu-

verable tugs on the lmr… the craftsmanship and attention to quality of the highest standards by signet shipbuilding leaves no doubt that she will serve our company well for decades to come.”

Power system

the Gladys B will be powered by two mtu 16V

MTU Series 4000

M A R I N E

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Ship Specifications

loa• 80’ | Beam: 38’

ProPulsion Power• Two MTU 16V 4000 M64 EPA Tier 3 engines, rated at 2681 BHP each at 1800 rPm

stern DriVes • Two Rolls-Royce, US 205 P20 FP Azimuth, providing in excess of 60 metric tonnes bollard pull

winCHes• Markey DEPGH-42S, Electric 50 HP bow hawser winch • DEPC-32 20 HP Markey deck winch on the stern

system Power • two John Deere model 6068 aFm 85 99 kw (each) 480V tier 3 generators

HaB

• Accommodations for 6, modern galley

wHeelHouse• electronic chart display, log desk and controls, instrumentation, navigation aids, and 360 degree sliding pilot chair

more aBout our tuG & tow DiVision

Pacific Power Group offers the top-performing engines in their class for workboats from mtu and Volvo Penta, and premier parts and service to keep them operating effectively.

• Better Reliability & Fuel Efficiency: our team can support your project with a product that is extremely fuel efficient and reliable, whether you need an engine, generator, or complete propulsion system.

• Tug & Tow Expertise: our team, which consists of your sales consultant, engineers, project managers and service techs, have decades of experience powering and servicing tugboats, barges, and other workboats, and will use their knowledge to provide the best solution for your specific needs.

• Personalized Approach: we offer a single point of contact who will work on your behalf to help ensure the team has the correct info and is working on spec, whether testing, proofing a concept or providing feedback for your project.

in addition to engines, we offer Generator sets from Perkins marine, John Deere, Volvo Penta, mtu and southwest Products; controls and monitoring from basic to complex, including fully integrated systems from mtu and Volvo Penta; and accessories which include silencers, exhaust flex, resilient mounts, exhaust after-treatment, fuel filtration, keel coolers, heat exchangers, generator controls and switchgears, torsional and flexible couplings and composite shafts.