SAFF and IOTC signed contract for construction of two firefighting 6400HP Azimuth Stern Driven TUG Boats on 16th of Feb 2015.This contract is for a newly Built Azimuth Stern Driven type classified as tanker handling and firefighting tug highly maneuverable and with high performance design to work in PERSIAN GULF region and Suitable for service on open sea. The Tugs are high-performance ASD in harbor and coastal water for berthing and un-berthing of shore towing, firefighting operations and Push/Pull operation. Each tug will equipped with 2×3200 BHP engines with Z-Peller 0 360 units fixed pitch propeller nozzles, firefighting system class FIFI II and shall be fully outfitted for safe and efficient performance. The basic design of these tug boats is done by the internationally recognized Canadian Naval Architect Company, Robert Allen Ltd.
Client: IOTC
