Russia: Tugboat of Project 90600 Ready for Mooring Trials

November 1, 2012

The regular tugboat of project 90600, building No 934, being built for the Russian Navy is ready for the mooring trials. Before the end of the year Pella Shipyard will deliver the tugboat to the state customer.

Main purpose of Project 90600 tugs is towage and mooring operations in ports and littoral zones, bringing vessels afloat, fire extinguishing of floating assets and coastal structures, oil spill response, cargo transportation, washing out ice cover in basing sites, etc.

Distinguishing features

High maneuverability
High level of automation and centralization of control ensuring security and comfort of piloting
Operational reliability also in severe ice conditions
All round view from the wheelhouse
Installation of equipment of the world leading manufacturers
Comfortable compartments for work and rest, ease of operation

Technical data:

Length overall 25,4 m

Breadth overall 8,8 m

Hull height 4,66 m

Draught ab. 4,2 m

Speed ab. 4,2 m

Power 2*746 kW

Propulsion 2 Z-drives Rolls-Royce

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, November 01, 2012; Image: pellaship