Washington ship builder Penn Cove Shellfish (DBA Everest Marine) has chosen Arkansas-based NAMJet to provide propulsion solutions for its newest oyster harvest vessel, Kumo Express.
Designed to harvest oysters grown on intertidal longlines in Humboldt Bay, California, the Traktor Jet-powered Kumo Express provides exceptional maneuverability and power in the shallow, windy working conditions common across the Pacific Northwest. Powered by twin 300-horsepower (hp) John Deere engines, Kumo Express' twin Traktor Jet TJ-457HT waterjets push the 50-foot, 22-ton (44,000 pounds)vessel to an impressive 17-knot top speed, while a Wesmar bowthruster helps the vessel to stay on track during harvest.
