Our Vessels
Whitmore Marine & Shipping operates the following vessels. All of our ships are maintained to class standards and operated in full compliance with the ISM and ISPS Codes. For a printable copy, please see Vessel Particulars (PDF).
M/V Gulf Pioneer
Our flagship and the largest vessel in the fleet. Gulf Pioneer is a geared multipurpose / container vessel serving our weekly Central America service. Named in honor of Capt. Whitmore's first ship.
| Type | Multipurpose / Container (geared) |
| Flag | Antigua & Barbuda |
| Year Built | 1996 – Germany |
| Class | Bureau Veritas |
| Gross Tonnage | 3,990 |
| Deadweight | 5,150 MT |
| Length Overall | 99.95 m (327.9 ft) |
| Beam | 16.50 m (54.1 ft) |
| Max. Draft | 6.30 m (20.7 ft) |
| Container Capacity | 380 TEU (60 reefer plugs) |
| Cranes | 2 x 35 MT |
| Service Speed | 14.0 knots |
M/V Gulf Trader
A dependable geared general cargo / container ship well suited to the smaller ports of Central America. Gulf Trader alternates with Gulf Pioneer on our weekly service.
| Type | General Cargo / Container (geared) |
| Flag | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Year Built | 1994 – The Netherlands |
| Class | DNV |
| Gross Tonnage | 2,999 |
| Deadweight | 4,250 MT |
| Length Overall | 89.80 m (294.6 ft) |
| Beam | 13.60 m (44.6 ft) |
| Max. Draft | 5.70 m (18.7 ft) |
| Container Capacity | 260 TEU (36 reefer plugs) |
| Crane | 1 x 40 MT |
| Service Speed | 12.5 knots |
M/V Gulf Express
Acquired in 2023, Gulf Express handles our monthly sailings to Roatán and Belize City. Her 60-ton crane lets her load and discharge vehicles, heavy equipment and building materials at ports without shore cranes. Available for charter between sailings.
| Type | Multipurpose / General Cargo (geared) |
| Flag | Antigua & Barbuda |
| Year Built | 1998 – Germany |
| Class | Bureau Veritas |
| Gross Tonnage | 2,846 |
| Deadweight | 3,700 MT |
| Length Overall | 88.00 m (288.7 ft) |
| Beam | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) |
| Max. Draft | 5.50 m (18.0 ft) |
| Container Capacity | 196 TEU |
| Crane | 1 x 60 MT (heavy-lift) |
| Service Speed | 12.0 knots |
Tug Miss Margaret
Our harbor tug, named for the late Margaret Whitmore. Miss Margaret is available for ship assist, barge moves and coastal towing in Mobile Bay and the surrounding area. Call our office for rates.
| Type | Twin-Screw Harbor / Coastal Tug |
| Flag | United States (USCG Documented) |
| Year Built | 1982 – Moss Point, Mississippi |
| Repowered | 2015 |
| Length | 65 ft |
| Beam | 24 ft |
| Draft | 9 ft |
| Horsepower | 1,800 HP |
| Bollard Pull | 22 tons (approx.) |
Particulars are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed.