On April 5, 2025, we celebrated the christening of the Mary Jane Moran with our dedicated crews, valued customers, port partners, and the family of the namesake in Port Arthur, TX. The event marked the arrival of a powerful new tug and honored a family who have been a part of our story for decades.
Named in honor of Mary Jane Marchisotto, wife of longtime employee Alan Marchisotto, the christening was a heartfelt tribute to the personal connections that drive our work every day.
Designed by Crowley Engineering Services and built by Master Boat Builders, INc. in Coden, Alabama, the Mary Jane Moran joins our evolving fleet of low-emission, high-horsepower ASD tractor tugs supporting ship assist and escort operations for larger vessels entering the port.
Built for versatility, she delivers over 5,100 horsepower, measures 86 feet in length with a 36-foot beam, and is both LEV-certified and ABS escort rated. She carries +A-1 Towing Service, +AMS, and LEV (Low Emissions Vessel) classifications, designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s harbors with strength, versatility, maneuverability and sustainability.
The Mary Jane is equipped with a high-performance Markey Machinery hawser winch on the bow for superior line-handling capabilities and features Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) units to remove NOx from engine exhaust, in compliance with EPA Tier 4 emissions standards. The Mary Jane Moran joins the George James Moran, Paul T Moran, and Patricia B Moran as some of our newest sustainability-focused, high-performance ASD tractor tugs.
We are grateful to our local team, and the Mary Jane Moran crew, whose hard work and dedication made this special day possible. As she begins operations, we look forward to the positive impact she will have on the port and wish her crew continued success and safe operations.
