MOBILE, Ala. — Master Boat Builders, Inc. announced the successful delivery of the Tortuga, the latest tugboat to join Seaside LNG/Polaris New Energy’s expanding fleet. The Tortuga will operate out of Jacksonville, FL alongside her sister vessel, Polaris.

“Seaside LNG/Polaris New Energy is leading the way in LNG maritime distribution, with the largest LNG bunker fleet in the country. We are proud to partner with an innovative company at the forefront of providing clean, dependable, competitively priced fuel for the shipping industry and look forward to working with them in the future.” Said Garrett Rice, president of Master Boat Builders.  

The Tortuga marks the second tugboat that Master Boat Builders has constructed and delivered for Seaside LNG/Polaris New Energy. The sister vessel, Polaris, was constructed by Master Boat Builders in 2022.

“Seaside LNG/Polaris New Energy is excited to take delivery of another extremely well-built tugboat from Master Boat Builders. Named the Tortuga, she will connect with the barge Clean Everglades forming an additional ATB to our fleet of Jones Act Compliant LNG bunker vessels.”

The Tortuga has an overall length of 109’ and features two Caterpillar main engines (3512E), EPA Tier 4 certified and each producing 2000 HP. The vessel also features two Berg model Z-Drive thrusters (MTA 523) and JAK Beacon Finland Coupler System.