Russian Maritime Register of Shipping accepted the tugboat “RB-43” building no. 926 of project 90600. At the moment the tug is transported by inland waterways to Novorossiysk, after that the tug will be put into operation at Black Sea Fleet.
Azimuth tug of 90600 design is intended for harbor, coastal and offshore towing and berthing operations as well as for firefighting operations, oil spill removal and other.
Technical data:
Length overall 25,4 m
Width overall 8,8 m
Depth at side 4,66 m
Draught 4,2 m
Speed 11,8 knots
Power 2*1014 kW
Propulsion 2 Rolls-Royce Azimuth thrusters
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Source: pellaship, August 19, 2011.