Kongsberg Maritime introduced it has actually won an agreement to offer the layout as well as devices for 2 effective salvage pulls being developed by Alexandria Shipyard as primary professional in support of theSuez Canal Authority The pulls will certainly be based upon Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 722 CDT Design.
The UT 722 tugboat layout has a size of 71.6 meters, bollard pull of around 200 tonnes, as well as it can run individually for approximately 35 days.
Egypt’s Alexandria Shipyard efficiently bid on this agreement with the Suez Canal Authority together with Kongsberg Maritime, which is supplying technological assistance consisting of vessel layout, primary devices shipments, upkeep systems, as well as staff training. Alexandria Shipyard is the primary professional for the structure as well as distribution of the brand-new pulls, which are to be finished in 2025 as well as 2026.
Jørn Heltne, Kongsberg Maritime Vice President for Sales as well as Contracts, stated, “The Suez Canal Authority’s tendering process for these tugs has been going for a long time, and a large number of designers, suppliers and shipyards have been involved in this international competition. The Authority recognizes the need for increased salvage capacity at the canal, which sees about 70 vessels transit each day and is responsible for about 12% of global trade by volume.”
“The equipment and systems we are providing will ensure these tugs have trustworthy and precise handling and control, as well as the muscle needed to keep the Suez Canal open.”
The incorporated devices from KONGSBERG for each and every yank consists of KONGSBERG Promas propulsion systems with Twin-In-Single-Out Reduction Gears, KONGSBERG bow as well as strict passage thrusters, propulsion control systems, joystick control systems, incorporated bridge control systems, power electrical systems consisting of switchboards, vibrant placing, easy stablizing systems, deck equipment, as well as K-Fleet upkeep software application systems.
“These new tugs will be key to ensuring the future reliability of the canal for international shippers. We look forward to working with Kongsberg Maritime to build the world’s most important tugboats!” stated Rear Admiral Hossam El-Din Ezzat Kotb, Chairman of Alexandria Shipyard.
