Sanmar Shipyards provided a Barricades 2400SX course Z-drive pull to Svitzer for its procedures in the Dominican Republic.
Dubbed Svitzer Rivas, this is the 27th tugboat that Sanmar has actually provided to Svitzer, as well as is based upon the exclusive-to-Sanmar Ridges 2400SX style from Robert Allan Ltd.
“Our operations in the Caribbean are key to Svitzer Americas and by expanding and modernising our fleet, we aim to further strengthen our position as the leading towage provider in the Caribbean,” claimed Arjen van Dijk, Managing Director of Svitzer Americas.
Measuring 24.4 x 11.5 m with a shaped deepness of 4.38 m, Svitzer Rivas is powered by a set of Caterpillar 3516C aquatic diesel motor each generating 2.350 kW at 1,800 rpm driving Kongsberg United States 255S FP azimuth thrusters. With this clothing, Svitzer Rivas can attain a bollard draw in advance over of 80 tonnes as well as has a minimal cost-free running rate of 12 knots.
Deck tools consists of a DMT TW-E250kN regularity managed electric drive dual drum pulling winch with stress as well as size indicator, consistent stress. Tank capabilities consist of 19,600 gallons of gas oil as well as 2,900 gallons of fresh water.
The vessel has actually been built based on American Bureau of Shipping (ABDOMINAL MUSCLE) demands for the complying with symbols: ✠ A1, ✠ AMS, FI-FI 1, Towing Vessel, MLC Compliance, ✠ ABCU, UWILD, QR, Unrestricted Service.
