Intertug of Colombia has just completed a trans-Pacific tow of a newly built 75- by 14- by 3.5-metre depth, 1,100-tonne light displacement mega-yacht hull from Iquique, Chile to Auckland New Zealand for Felham Enterprises Cayman.
The hull was built by Marco Shipyard and was towed incomplete without appurtenances, machinery, and outfitting. All of this completion work will be undertaken at the owner's facility in New Zealand.
The tow departed Iquique, Chile on April 21, 2011 and arrived in Auckland on June 2. The tug 'Sea Trout' averaged about 6.5 knots, and a large drogue constructed of cemented truck tires and anchor chain was deployed off the port stern quarter to assist in keeping the hull from yawing during the tow, as it had no rudders or propellers.
The 5,800nm tow, arranged by Marcon, was completed without incident.
