Freya of Scapa spectacular bollard pull of 78-plus tons and a free-running velocity forward of over 14 knots.
After finishing a 3,500 mile supply journey from Turkey, Freyja of Scapa, the third new tug constructed by Sanmar Shipyards for Orkney Islands Council, has been welcomed to its new house within the Scapa Flow.
Like its sister tugs Odin of Scapa and Thor of Scapa, this third tug has been constructed to Robert Allan Ltd’s RAstar 3200SX design to supply the degrees of efficiency and seakeeping skill that’s important when working in extraordinarily difficult circumstances equivalent to these typically discovered within the seas round Orkney.
With a size total of 32 meters, a molded breadth of 13 meters and molded depth of 5.35 meters, the Z-drive tug is powered by two Caterpillar 3516C diesels, every producing 2.350 kW at 1,800 rev/min, to drive Kongsberg US255CP azimuth thrusters, attaining a powerful bollard pull of 78-plus tons and a free-running velocity forward of over 14 knots.
The Freyja of Scapa has FiFi 1 fire-fighting functionality and might carry 165 cubic meters of gas oil and 20 cubic meters of contemporary water. Accommodations comprise two cabins for 2 officers within the higher deck and 4 cabins for 4, which may improve to 6 crew with pullman beds, within the decrease deck.
“We are delighted that Orkney Islands Council’s experience of operating Odin of Scapa and Thor of Scapa in the demanding waters around their islands has led them to return to Sanmar when adding a third tug to their fleet,” mentioned Ruchan Civgin, business director of Sanmar Shipyards, mentioned: . It is at all times gratifying when glad prospects come again for extra.”
David Sawkins, Orkney Islands Council’s deputy harbor grasp, technique and assist, mentioned: “We are as delighted with the quality of the new tug as we were with the original two, which have been working hard in Scapa Flow and around Orkney since their arrival in October 2020. It is already apparent that Freyja of Scapa is going to be as busy given the ongoing increased activity in our waters. The new tugs allow us to continue to move with the times, ensuring a first-class service to our clients.”
