Haifa Port contracts 70t Voith Tug with Zamakona Yards
Haifa Port Company (HPC) has awarded the international tender for a new build Voith Schneider tug to Zamakona Yards.
HPC has tendered a tug which is a sister vessel of the ones already operating in the harbor. The tug has 70t bollard pull and 31,50m length by 12,50m beam. The design has been done by Voith design, optimszing the hull shape and including some improvements required by the Client. Classification will be Lloyd’s Register, and the notation includes also FIFI 1 with water spay.
The tug is equipped with two Voith 32R5 propulsion units coupled to two MAN main engines 8L27/38 developing each 2.670kW. For towage purposes the aft deck is fitted with a towing hook and a towage winch from Hatlapa.
Zamakona Yards Group has facilities in Santurtzi close to Bilbao, Pasajes close to San Sebastián and Las Palmas of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), with over 41 years of experience in shipbuilding and repairs of all types of vessels. They specialise in offshore vessels, research vessels, fishing boats and tugs.