CAPT. TOM ECHOLS SR.

  • General
    • Vessel Name : CAPT. TOM ECHOLS SR. 0
    • Operator : ECHO TOWING SERVICE, INC. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 432 0
    • Vessel Type : 35 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 1200 0
  • Location
    • City : HOUSTON 0
    • STATE : TX 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 60 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 65.5 257
    • Regular Breadth : 26 257
    • Overall Length : 65.5 257
    • Overall Breadt : 26 257
    • Load draft : 8 257
    • Light Draft : 6.5 257
    • Height : 32 257
  • Other
    • Rebuilt year : 2005 0
    • Year : 2005 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 293340 0
    • REBLT : * 0

ECHO TOWING SERVICE, INC.

  • Area of Operation : INTERCOASTAL; HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL; BUFFALO BAY; CEDAR BAYOU AND SAN JACINTO RIVER 0
  • Principal Commodity : TOWING DRY CARGO (STEEL AND GRAIN) AND CHEMICALS 0

NITA E

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

PHYLLIS E

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

RHONDA E.

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

TOMMY E

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

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Frederick Joseph Harris of Mystic CT, passed peacefully at 5:47PM on 10/24/2025, with his family by his side. “Fred” was born on 11/25/1944 at Framingham Union Hospital to Frederick Everett and MaryRosa Camilla Harris.Fred was a proud patriot who loved his country. Fred received his bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from Maine Maritime Academy (with Honors) in 1967.

US Threatens States that Back IMO Net-Zero Framework

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Houthis to Escalate Attacks

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Obituary: Capt John M Cox III (1930-2024)

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