New Tug Puerto Rico Christened in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, OH – The Puerto Rico, the last of 10 new Damen tugs built at the Great Lakes Shipyard in Cleveland, OH, for the Great Lakes Towing Co. was recently christened at the Collision Bend Brewery on the Cuyahoga River. The vessel was christened by

her sponsor, Ms. Sara Fuentes, President of the Transportation Institute. The Transportation Institute is dedicated to working with legislators and stakeholders to promote the importance of the Jones Act and a strong U.S.-flagged maritime industry.

Designed by Damen Shipyards, the tug Puerto Rico measures 64′ x 24′ x 11′ and is powered by two Cummins QSK 38 1,000hp Tier III diesel engines.

Bill Kloss