⚓ For Sale and Charter: Tugboat & Tank Barge Spread for Operations in Venezuela, the Caribbean, Guyana, and Suriname

12.03.2026

Miami / Guanta / Georgetown — At 4 Jota Trader Inc., we are expanding our available fleet portfolio for direct purchase or chartering (Time Charter / Bareboat), presenting a highly operational and efficient maritime spread for the transport of hydrocarbons and liquid bulk: a 2,100 HP Tugboat (27-Ton Bollard Pull) paired with a 30,520 BBLS Capacity Tank Barge.

This combination offers the ideal technical solution for offshore support, bunkering, petrochemical logistics, and river or coastal operations across Venezuela, the Caribbean, Guyana, and Suriname.

🛠️ Technical Specifications

🚢 1. Harbor & Ocean Tugboat

Built in Istanbul, Turkey, engineered to high standards of maneuverability, power, and navigation instrumentation for towing, assistance, and escort duties.

  • Main Power: 2 x Cummins Diesel Engines KTA-38-M2 (Total 2,100 HP).

  • Bollard Pull: 27 Tons (Towing Hook SWL: 32 TN).

  • Dimensions (LOA x Beam x Depth): 21.27 m x 7.80 m x 3.30 m.

  • Maximum Draft: 2.33 m.

  • Navigation / Towing Speed: 10 Knots / 5 Knots.

  • Generators: 2 x Cummins 4BT-3.9D (M) (53 KW each).

  • Tank Capacities: 52 m³ MGO (Fuel) / 10 m³ Fresh Water.

  • Class & Flag: Masconar Corporation / Venezuelan Flag.

  • Accommodations: 3 double cabins (Capacity for 6 crew members).

  • Navigation & Communications: Furuno TZTL-12F Radar, SAAB R-5 AIS, ICOM HF/VHF Radios, GMDSS Area 1 & Area 2.

🛢️ 2. Oil Tank Barge

Large-capacity maritime platform designed for the safe transportation of petroleum products and bulk liquid cargo.

  • Cargo Capacity: 30,520.30 BBLS distributed across 10 tanks (5 Port / 5 Starboard).

  • Summer Deadweight: 4,695 MT.

  • Dimensions (LOA x Beam x Depth): 91.44 m x 16.46 m x 5.79 m.

  • Maximum Draft: 4.40 m.

  • Main Cargo Pumping System: 2 x Main Cargo Pumps @ 1,545 GPM (1,800 RPM) + 2 x Secondary Cargo Pumps @ 779 GPM.

  • Deck Generators: 2 x John Deere 4045 (40 KW).

  • Deck Equipment: Hydraulic winch, 2 x Deck Cranes (SWL 2,000 LBS), Stockless Anchor 2,840 LBS (1,288 KGS).

  • Class & Flag: Panama Flag.

🌎 Geographic Coverage & Applications

The shallow draft of the tugboat (2.33 m) combined with the heavy capacity of the tank barge provides versatile performance for:

  1. Venezuela & Caribbean Basin: Ship-to-Ship (STS) bunkering operations, liquid cargo transfer between commercial ports, and industrial terminal logistics.

  2. Guyana & Suriname: Essential logistical support for the rapidly expanding offshore energy sector, riverine fuel transport, and diesel supply to developing onshore/offshore industrial projects.

"Offering this towing and floating storage spread directly addresses the growing demand for hydrocarbon transport in Northern South America and the Caribbean. At 4 Jota Trader Inc., we provide our clients with ready-to-deploy assets, up-to-date maintenance, and flexible commercial structures for both sale and charter agreements."
— Marine Brokerage Division, 4 Jota Trader Inc.

📩 Sales, Charter & Inspection Inquiries

To schedule on-site inspections, request complete specifications, or receive charter and purchase quotes:

  • Official Website: www.4jtrader.com

  • Direct Contact: jtlopez@4jtrader.com

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