China: XED Delivers Tuvalu 31m Double – Propeller Tug

The delivery of Tuvalu 31m double –propeller tug No.01 was completed on March 15th 2012. The tug is double-engine, double-propeller, all the equipments can meet the work requirements of harbor operation, mooring, tugging, offshore operation, firefighting and etc.

The tug is class approved by BV, it’s in line with the requirement of unrestricted water and the standard of deep sea tug in BV I +HULL +MACH.

Vessel Particulars:

LENGTH (O.A.) – 31.00 m

LENGTH (B.P.) – 28.30 m

BREADTH (MLD.) – 10.00 m

DEPTH (MLD.) – 4.65 m

GROSS TONNAGE – 345

M.C.R –  1103 KW (1500 hp) X 750 r/min

CLASS – BV I +HULL +MACH. Tug Deep Sea for Unrestricted Navigation.

TRIAL SPEED – 12.0 knots

ENDURANCE – 3000 n.miles

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Source: en.xed, March 22, 2012