Eastland Group has actually taken distribution of 2 brand-new harbor pulls, Maki and also Ika Nui, for procedures in Tair āwhiti (Gisborne), New Zealand.
The 21.4-meter-long, 273 GT newbuilds are Barricades 2100-CL pulls created byCanada’s Robert Allan Ltd and also built at Cheoy Lee Shipyards inChina Each vessel has a 11-meter light beam (formed), 4.4-meter deepness (the very least formed) and also optimum navigational draft of 4.5 meters.
The Maki (whale) and also Ika Nui (big wheel) names were revealed in the summertime of 2021 after ideas from the general public. Eastland Group runs in Gisborne on the North Island, the easternmost business port inNew Zealand Nearly 3 million tonnes of logs travel through the port yearly.
Propulsion arrangement on each vessel includes 2 Caterpillar 3512C major diesels supplying 1,500 kW at 1,600 rpm, coupled with 2 Schottel SRP 360 FP Z-drives. At sea tests, the vessels accomplished 50.5 tonnes bollard pull in advance and also 12.4 knots cost-free running rates in advance.
Main storage tank capabilities are 41 cubic meters for gas oil and also 5 cubic meters for safe and clean water.
The pulls were created and also built to the complying with LR symbols: ✠ 100A1 Tug, * IWS New Zealand Coastal Service, ✠ LMC, UMS Notation.
The nurture pulls are geared up with deck equipment consisting of a bow winch from MacGregor. Ship- managing fenders at the bow contain a top row of round fenders and also a reduced training course of W-fender. Sheer fendering includes “D” rubbers and also “W” obstruct kind fendering at the strict.
The lodgings have actually been furnished to a high requirement for an operating staff of 5. The deckhouse includes an entryway lobby, the galley, mess, 2 policeman cabins and also a public WC. There is likewise an arrangement shop and also washing in the reduced deck. The wheelhouse is created with a solitary split control terminal which supplies optimum overall presence with outstanding presence to the bow and also side fendering, along with procedure on the aft deck. The engine area includes an acoustically separated switchboard area.
Records taken throughout sea test reveal none of the staff cabins have sound degree greater than 65 dB( A). This indicates the very peaceful watercraft will certainly offer comfy functioning and also living setting for its staff.
