India: Tebma Shipyards has recently delivered two 45-tonne bollard pull tugs to the Cochin Port Trust in South India.
The first tug was delivered on May 22 while the second tug is currently under going trials.
Both tugs were built to IRS classification with notation of + SUL TUG (Specified coastal Area) + I Y of Indian Register of Shipping.
Each tug measures 32 metres in overall length on a beam of 10.65 metres and a depth of 4.74 metres and a draught of 5.04 metres. Full load displacement is 625 tonnes with dead weight of 126 tonnes.
Main propulsion power is delivered by pair of Wärtsilä 9L20 marine diesel engines rated 1,800kW at 1,000rpm each. Each tug is propelled by a pair of Voith Schneider 28R5/210-2 propellers. The five-bladed propellers have a 2,800mm orbit diameter and 2,100mm blade length.
In addition to excellent manoeuvrability, the vessel achieved a speed of 12.8 knots at 90 percent MCR and a bollard pull of 46.14 tonnes at 100 percent MCR during trails.
Twin generator sets consisting of Kirloskar engines coupled to Crompton alternators of 125KVA each provide power for bilge pump, hydrophore pumps, fuel oil pump, capstan, windlass and general lighting of the vessel. There is also another generator of Kirloskar 62.5 KVA for harbour duties and emergency use.
The tug is equipped with two "SKUM" fire monitors with a capacity of 300-cubic-metre per hour each capable of achieving a throw of 120 meters for external fire fighting.
These monitors are controlled by joystick from the bridge. The accommodation is for a total of two plus 17. The vessel is equipped with navigational and communication equipment ranging from VHS, radiotelephone equipment, X band radar, magnetic compass and other equipment meeting GMDSS requirements.
