Malaysia: Boustead Langkawi Right on Schedule with Two 16m Tugs

Boustead Langkawi shipyard is making excellent progress with the construction of two Macduff-designed 16m Tugs. The second vessel’s hull was turned and the first vessel was complete with its’ wheelhouse and bulwarks fitted.

The shipyard ordered two 16m tug design packages from Macduff, a repeat of the successful “Sally Mcloughlin” order, in December 2012.

PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS:

Length Overall / 16.00m

Length B.P. / 14.65m

Breadth Mld. / 6.20m

Depth Mld. / 2.90m

Main Engine / 2x 800hp @ 1800 RPM

Propeller Diameter / 2x 1700mm in nozzle

Bollard Pull / 23 Tonnes

Macduff Ship Design has risen and expanded steadily to become one of the most prolific naval architect / ship design marine consultancies in the commercial and fishing vessel sectors. Since 1993 the company has worked closely with shipyards in the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Canada, Croatia, Malaysia and Poland. Work carried out has been to the approval of various classification societies including Lloyds, DNV, BV, ABS, NKK and the United Kingdom MCA.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, March 28, 2013