The Waterways Journal
18 June 2007
Blank Welding completely restored tug USS #3 after fire.
During the summer of 2006, the tug USS # 3, which is owned by United States Steel Corporation-Clairton Works, was severely damaged by a fire caused by an electrical problem.
The boat needed to be completely restored.
Blank Welding, Elizabeth, Pa., was contracted to do the necessary repairs. The repairs included:
• complete renovation of the upper and lower engine room, galley and pilot-house;
• installation of new Caterpillar C18 engines and Cummins generators;
• fabrication and installation of larger skincoolers to handle the larger engines and generators;
• installation of new pilothouse electronic equipment;
• installation of new fire suppression system and emergency shutdowns;
• completely rewiring entire vessel;
• new rudder and bushings;
• sandblasting and repainting vessel.
On March 30, the newly renovated mv. USS # 3 was completed and was christened by United States Steel.