Learn more about HMS in the 2013 Harley Marine Magazine

Fleet ExpansionIn 2013, Harley Marine will be adding new vessels to its growing fleet. Thevessels are being built with the most technically and environmentally advancedequipment available to meet the specific needs of customers and expandingbusiness markets. Harley Marine will ensure that internal and regulatoryperformance requirements are not only met but exceeded during the constructionof these vessels.M/V AHBRA FRANCO AND M/V ROBERT FRANCOHarley Marine Services will name two tugs after Harley and Lela Franco’schildren, Ahbra and Robert Franco. The first tug, M/V ROBERT FRANCO isscheduled for delivery in spring 2013 while the second tug, M/V AHBRAFRANCO is scheduled for delivery in mid-summer 2013. The tugs will enterservice in the U.S. West Coast and will enhance Harley Marine’s current fleet oftractor tugs operating in the bunkering, tanker escort and ship assist markets.The M/V ROBERT FRANCO and M/V AHBRA FRANCO, 100’ x 40’, will be ABSload line certified. The M/V AHBRA FRANCO is outfitted with Caterpillar’s newlydesigned Tier 3 engine, the most environmentally friendly engine available onthe market. The engine will be field followed by Caterpillar to ensure superiorperformance. The M/V ROBERT FRANCO will have Caterpillar 3516C dieselengines coupled to the Rolls Royce z-drive system. The vessels are alsoequipped with two CAT C9 generators. The propulsion package will produceover 90 tons of bollard pull with a combined horsepower of 6,850, giving the tugsexceptional pulling power and maneuverability. Both vessels are outfitted withMackay Marine Electronics, Technicold by Northern Lights HVAC system, twoMarkey winches - one forward for ship assist and one aft for towing, and a SmithBerger tow pin aft.M/V BOB FRANCOThe M/V BOB FRANCO is being built according to ABS Ice Class DO standardsto ensure she is suitable for performing in one of the harshest marineenvironments in the country. The vessel is a Jensen 120 Class tug and will befitted with the newest Caterpillar C175-16 Tier 3 engines, giving her an estimatedhorsepower of 5,360 and bollard pull of 70 tons. Some of the specificcharacteristics of this tug include state-of-the-art heated decks, heated potablewater and ballast tanks, Shibata and looped fendering and an internallystrengthened hull in areas specifically susceptible to ice impact. In these areas,the thickness of the hull plating was increased for stronger impact absorption.Upon completion, the M/V BOB FRANCO will be sent to Cook Inlet to serveHarley Marine customers in Nikiski, Alaska.Harley Marine has added a ship assist hawser winch on the bow of the M/V BOBFRANCO to effectively dock and maneuver vessels calling into port. The vesselis also fitted with a double drum tow winch that will give her the capability ofperforming emergency assist tows in the Gulf of Alaska.All the vessels are being built with the latest technology and will be usingbiodegradable oils in the drive unit cavities to ensure their systems meet andexceed Harley Marine’s internal and regulatory environmental initiatives. HarleyMarine continues to diligently upgrade its fleet with new vessels in order to betterserve company customers.