Marinette Marine Corporation, under contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command, recently launched the sixth vessel (shown above) in a series of seven being built for the Navy. Five vessels have previously been delivered to the Navy.

The T-ATF fleet tug is 226 feet in length, 40 feet in beam, and has a design draft of 16 feet. The vessel generates 7,000 bhp through twin screws enclosed in Kort nozzles. She has a loaded service speed of 14 knots, and a range of 10,000 miles. Delivery of the last two vessels is scheduled for mid-1981.