Vessels
Echo Marine, Ltd. provides shallow-draft vessels for access to all inland waterways. Through Echo Towing Services, Inc., it has two vessels at its disposal, and contracts with four other charter service companies to meet additional demand.
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Nita E. |
Tommy E. |
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| Year Built | Rebuilt 1999 | 1979 |
| Length | 55 Feet | 60 Feet |
| Width | 19 Feet | 22 Feet |
| HP | 1000 (Repowered 11/04) | 1000 (Repowered 7/04) |
| Eye Level | 18'-27'* | 24' |
| Draft | 6.5' | 7.5' |
| Gross Tonnage | 63 Tons | 89 Tons |
| Wheel Size | 56" x 50" | 66" x 53" |
| Engine Size | S6A3-MPTA Mitsubishi | S6A3-MPTA Mitsubishi |
| Winches | 20 Ton Electric - Nabrico | 40 Ton Electric - Patterson |
| Electronics | Radar, AIS, 2 each: VHF, Hailer, GPS, P4 Computer | Radar, AIS, 2 each: VHF, Hailer, GPS, P4 Computer |
*Retractable wheelhouse on the Nita E. (shown right in photo at left) provides adjustable eye level range.