Turkey: Torgem Shipbuilding Floats Out 23m DOT Tug

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

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, November 22, 2012