The 23m Macduff designed tug named ‘Ayten Cebi’ recently
completed its sea trials. Built by Torgem in Tuzla, Turkey the vessel
ran successful trials, with a free running speed of 11.7 knots and
average bollard pull of 35 tonnes the vessel has surpassed her contract
conditions.The vessel comes as a result of close co-operation between designer
and builder. The tug utilitizes the Mampaey DOT towing system adding
safety, controllability and, above all, flexibility to the performance
of tugs enabling them to rotate in all directions in a safe and
controlled manner irrespective of the heading of the assisted vessel.In June 2012, Macduff secured it’s largest single contract for a
total of ten vessels comprising five new designs. The order has been
placed by Torgem in Turkey who are building the vessels for Saudi
Arabia.23.00m DOT Tug:Length / 23.00mBreadth / 8.00mDepth / 4.00mMain Engines / 2 x 1000hp @ 1600rpmPropeller / 2 x 1800mm in nozzleBollard Pull / 26 Tonnes
SHIPBUILDING
15 February 2013 - 22:42
Turkey: 'Ayten Cebi' Tug Completes Sea Trials
With a free running speed of 11.7 knots and average bollard pull of 35 tonnes the vessel has surpassed her contract conditions.
SHIPBUILDING
15 February 2013 - 22:42
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