Russia: Pella Shipyard Delivers Tugboat Project 16609 to Free Port of Riga

On August 13th 2011, the tugboat building no.620 project 16609 was launched. During current year the tug will be delivered to the customer – Free Port of Riga.

Azimuth tug of 16609 design is intended for harbor, coastal and offshore towing and berthing operations as well as for firefighting operations, oil spill removal and other.

Classification:

KM Ice2-Arc4 R2 AUT1 FF3 WS-FF2 WS Tug

(Russian Maritime Register of Shipping)

Technical data:

Length overall 28,5 m

Width overall 9,5 m

Depth at side 4,8 m

Draught 3,5 m

Speed 12 knots

Bullard pull ab. 47 t

Propulsion 2х1500 кВт, Caterpillar 3512

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Source: pellaship, August 22, 2011.