Torgem Shipbuilding Ind & Trade AS recently launched a 23m DOT tug built to a Macduff design. The tug utilities Mampaey DOT towing system adding safety, controllability and, above all, flexibility to the performance of tugs enabling them to rotate in all directions in a safe and controlled manner irrespective of the heading of the assisted vessel.
In June 2012, Macduff secured it’s largest single contract for a total of ten vessels comprising five new designs. The order has been placed by Torgem in Turkey who are building the vessels for Saudi Arabia.
23.00m DOT Tug:
Length Overall 23.00m
Length B.P. 20.00m
Breadth Mld. 8.00m
Depth Mld. 4.00m
Main Engines 2 x 1000hp @ 1600rpm
Propeller 2 x 1800mm in nozzle
Bollard Pull 26 Tonnes
[mappress] Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, November 22, 2012