New 10,000-horsepower towboat M/V John Paul Eckstein launched

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

KENTUCKY (KBSI) — A new 10,000-horsepower towboat, the M/V John Paul Eckstein, has been launched to serve as a powerful addition to the region’s river fleet.

Company officials said the vessel is designed to handle heavy loads and provide top-tier performance for commercial partners navigating the inland waterways.

The M/V John Paul Eckstein represents one of the largest and most advanced towboats operating on the river system.