The progressed ART 85-32W Rotortugs constructed by by Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam for Fortescue Metals are are driven by Schottel propulsion systems Photo Credit: Damen
The Damen Song Cam shipyard has actually provided 6 Robert Allan- made ART 85-32W Rotortugs to Perth, Australia, based Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue).
The progressed tugboats– FMG Dusky, FMG Tawny, FMG Spinner, “FMG Hammerhead, FMG Blacktip and also FMG Mako– are each geared up with 3 Schottel kind SRP 430 FP Rudderpropellers with an input power of 1,765 kW per thruster
According to Fortescue, Schottel’s experience in Rotortug propulsion in addition to its solid visibility in Western Australia and also Port Hedland for greater than one decade were of specific impact in going with these azimuth thrusters.
The sophisticated Rotortugs are especially noteworthy for their capability to regulate their very own placement throughout one of the most tough maneuvers. The 3rd thruster protects improved safety and security for the driver with the distinct alternative to persuade bow or demanding with the very same convenience in addition to the opportunity to constantly function bow initially.
New towage permit in Port Hedland
The pulls will certainly make it possible for Fortescue to supply a phenomenal companion and also berthing solution at Herb Elliott Port in Port Hedland, Western Australia, the biggest iron ore export port worldwide.
