Richard L. Becker Provides Launch Services
to the Discoverer Americas

In late April, TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale's 96' OSV Richard L. Becker provided passenger and cargo launch services to the Discoverer Americas. The ship is an impressive 835' double hulled, dynamically positioned, Enhanced Enterprise class drillship. She is capable of drilling in water depths up to 12,000 feet with maximum drilling depths up to 40,000 feet. She has a 72' by 30' foot Moonpool and a Helideck sized to accommodate a Chinook 234 helicopter. As depicted in the photos above, the massive ship made the launch vessel look like a skiff in comparison while quite the opposite is true.

The Richard L. Becker's 50' by 22' cargo deck and comfortable accommodations allowed the transport of nearly thirty crewmembers, technicians and other personnel to the ship along with thousands of pounds of cargo. The captain and crew of the Richard L. Becker have completed many operations similar to the one described here in a safe and efficient manner. The company routinely performs launch operations in the South Florida anchorages or in the offshore waters to service the needs of passing ships. TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale is strategically located in one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. The company has the staff, equipment and expertise to satisfy the needs of hundreds of shipping companies that transit the Straits of Florida each year. No matter how large or small your needs may be, the staff and management at TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale can assist with a cost effective solution. Contact the company 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 954-783-7821 to learn more.