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Asbestos in Tugboats
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In the Navy, a tugboat’s work is never done. Day in and day out, these sturdy boats pull more than their weight as they navigate
much larger vessels in and out of tight spots in the harbor, as well as serving on open seas. And when called upon, tugboats and
their crews act as unsung heroes to rescue those service members who are stranded on disabled ships in the open ocean.
Unfortunately, both hardworking Navy veterans and civilian seamen may have been exposed to asbestos while working on
tugboats and other navy ships like minesweepers, seaplane tenders, submarines and ammunition ships. The deadly material was
used on many ships and boats that were being built into the early 1980s. Even those who worked on tugboats after the Navy
adopted its policy against asbestos in 1975 may have been exposed in older ships that were still in service or those that were
already under construction when the policy was put in place.
For veterans and civilian seamen who are just now being hit with the effects of asbestos exposure that occurred decades ago, help
is available. Belluck & Fox, LLP, a nationally recognized asbestos law firm, has more than 20 years of experience fighting for the
rights of those who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Our skilled attorneys have
secured more than $800 million in compensation for our clients and their families over the years.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, contact us today to discuss how we can help you
pursue the compensation you need.
Auxiliary Ships and Asbestos
Auxiliary ships such as tugboats, tankers, transports and cargo ships provide vital support to Naval
operations around the world. Both in wartime and in peace, these vessels play an essential role in the day-
to-day maintenance and support of combatant ships.
Asbestos was used in equipment and parts on auxiliary ships that were constructed prior to and throughout the 1970s. Those who
worked around the engine and boiler areas of Navy vessels may have been exposed to asbestos that was used in turbines,
pumps, valves and gaskets.
Veterans and civilian seamen who worked with or around asbestos products are at risk of developing mesothelioma. Because this
devastating cancer can develop 15 to 60 years after a person was initially exposed to asbestos, Navy veterans and civilians who
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4. worked on ships and in shipyards from the 1950s through the 1980s are particularly at risk.
Tugboat Hull Classifications
Tugboats are versatile vessels, having served many purposes throughout the history of the U.S. Navy. Some of the common types
of tugboats and their hull classifications include:
Ocean Going Tug, AT
Auxiliary Ocean Tug, ATA
Fleet Ocean Tug, ATF
Auxiliary Tug Rescue, ATR
Amphibious Warping Tug, LWT
Icebreaking Tug, TGB
Yard Motor Tug, YMT
Harbor Tug, YT
Small Harbor Tug, YTL
Medium Harbor Tug, YTM
Large Harbor Tug, YTB
Tugboat Records
The Naval Vessel Register keeps an inventory of U.S. Naval ships and service craft, both those still in service and those that have
been sold or are no longer in use. The register contains information on the vessel names, class, hull, builder, launch date,
commission date, current status, and other details.
Some of the tugboats with records in the Naval Vessel Register include:
Abnaki
Accokeek
Achomawi
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5. Apache
Arikara
Atakapa
Bannock
Cahokia
Carib
Challenge
Chickasaw
Chimariko
Choctaw
Chowanoc
Cocopa
Cree
Cusabo
Hidatsa
Hitchiti
Jicarilla
Kalmia
Keywadin
Kiowa
Lipan
Luiseno
Mahopac
Mataco
Moctobi
Molala
Mosopelea
Navigator
Nipmuc
Paiute
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6. Papago
Penobscot
Pinto
Quapaw
Sagamore
Salinan
Salish
Samoset
Seneca
Shakori
Sioux
Stallion
Takelma
Tatnuck
Tawakoni
Tawasa
Tekesta
Tillamook
Tunica
Tuscarora
Umpqua
Ute
Utina
Wandank
To review a more comprehensive list of tugboats, along with the associated records, please visit the Naval Vessel Register.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma after serving on a tugboat or other Navy vessel, contact us to learn
how we can help you pursue compensation. We have the knowledge and the resources to research your service history and
identify which asbestos companies may be responsible for producing the dangerous equipment or parts used on your vessel.
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7. Will My Mesothelioma Claim Be Against the Navy?
Rest assured that your mesothelioma claim will not hurt the Navy. That’s because the manufacturers that sold asbestos products
and equipment to the Navy are the ones that put you in harm’s way, so they are the ones that should be held responsible.
When you schedule a free consultation with our experienced asbestos attorneys, we will go over all of your options for pursuing
compensation and answer any questions you may have about your claim.
We Stand Up for Those Who Stood Strong for Us
At Belluck & Fox, LLP, we are proud to represent Navy veterans and civilian seamen who contributed to the defense of our great
nation. And we are honored to fight for justice for those who need an advocate after being unknowingly exposed to a dangerous
carcinogen that led to a terrible disease.
Contact us today to schedule a free review of your case. Our attorneys know how serious and time-sensitive these asbestos
claims are, and we respond to inquiries immediately.
Sources:
Naval Vessel Register
Wartime Press: Tug Boat Navy
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