Two 32m ASD Tugs Set Sail from Yuexin

Guangzhou Panyu Yuexin Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (Yuexin) delivered two 32m ASD Tugs,  M.V. NOOR ADEN and M.V. MAKOHE, to their owner.

Applying Robert Allan design, the vessels pertain to the same series, built under the survey of LR, with the notation of 100 A1, TUG,  LMC Fire Fighting Class 1.

They measure 32m in length with a moulded breadth of 11.6m, a moulded depth of 5.36m as well as the designed draft of 4.3 m. Being able to carry 12 men, the tugs feature disposable liquid capacity of 205m3 for fuel oil, 37m3 fresh water and 113m3 for ballast water each. Their performance of bollard pull is at 73T ahead and 69T astern. The speed achieved equals to 12 knots.

The vessels are well equipped with first class branding machines. The propulsion system integrates two Caterpillar engines, each developing 2682HP at 1600 rev/min, driving a pair of Schottel 360°Azimuthers, achieving a bollard pull of 73 ton ahead. Electrical Power comes from two Cummins generator sets, which develop 110 ekw at 1500 rpm. Besides, they are constructed and inspected with the standard of the luxury yacht, embodying the combination of practicality and comfort.

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Press Release, August 30, 2013