BIG AL is a Tug built in 1972 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 54th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 212 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 233, and a length overall of 29 metres. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. BIG AL is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 June 2026.
BIG AL is a Tug built in 1972. It is currently in its 54th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 29 metres and a beam of 8.5 metres. It reports a gross tonnage of 233.
The vessel currently flies the St.Kitts and Nevis flag. It has operated under two different flag states previously in its history.
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 30 June 2026. All-time records show 8 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. This area represents its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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