Three Boston tugboats taking the tanker Nor'easter astern, out Chelsea Creek and through the McArdle drawbridge against an incoming tide. The drawbridge opening is only about 75 feet wider than these 600-foot tankers. This morning's jaunt may have been a little trickier than usual, judging by the way the tugs were dancing around and tooting at each other.
First world #hydrogen#tugboat to start operations in 2024
-Will work on Antwerp port
-415kg of compressed hydrogen = 24h operation
-65-ton bollard pull capabilities
-Two combustion 12 V engines w/ 2 MW power each
Standing guard and brightly colored red, the Fournier Girls and her partner tugboat wait patiently in the harbor of Belfast #Maine for their next assignment.
The working boats are part of the fleet of the Penobscot Bay Tractor Tug Company and are owned by the Fournier Family, playing a vital role in marine and seacoast traffic.