500 May 2008
European Bound Anchor Handling Tug from East Malaysia
 Preparing for bollard test. All photos courtesy of Shin Yang Shipyard. |
After delivery to Singaporean owner, Briggs Singapore Pte. Ltd., the 1700 hp tug Forth Hunter will be be put to work in Ukraine. Powered by a pair of Cummins KTA38-M2 engines, each delivering 1350 hp at 1900 RPM (Heavy Duty Rating) to nozzled propellers, the tug underwent bollard test prior to delivery that recorded pulls up to 35-tonnes. The Scott & English Miri division supplied the engines.
Designed by Conan Wu and Associates http://cwa.com.sg the 37 by 11.4-meter tug was launched at the Shin Yang Shipyard in Miri, Sarawak East Malaysia. www.shinyang.com.my The boat is fitted with a 50-tonne dual-drum waterfall type winch from MacGregor Plimsol Winch also of Singapore. The winch has a 150-ton brake holding ability. www.plimsollcorp.com
During bollard test.
The boat is equipped with a bow thruster and the after deck has hydraulically operated 100 tonne strong jaws and tow pins. There is also a 20-ton tugger winch and a hydraulic capstan.
During bollard test.
Classed by NK the Forth HunteruHu has a Service Notation for Anchor Handling and Unrestricted Navigation. Accommodation is provided for up to12 crewmembers in the raised fo’c’sle-designed tug.
Port side aft controls for two pins, strong jaws and hydraulic power unit. Also bow thruster and main engine controls.
Starboard side aft controls including main winch controls.
Excellent visibility aft over winch drums to strong jaws, tow pins and stern roller.
Capt. V. Murzyukov of Briggs Singapore takes the Forth Hunter on sea trials.
As has become common practice in much of Asia, the Forth Hunter was launched with the aide of inflated tube rollers.
For more information:
Yong Soon Nurn
Project Cordinator
Shin Yang Shipyard Sdn Bhd
Lot 211, Kuala Baram Industrial Estate
P.O. bos 2075, 98008 Miri
Sarawak, East Malaysia
Phone: 6 085 604999
Fax: 6 085 604888
E-mail: snyong@shinyang.com.my
Chong Meu That
Territory Sales Manager
Scott & English (Malaysia)
Lot 1450 & 1451, Block 3, M.C.L.D.,
Piasau Industrial Estate,
P.O. Box 1290, 98008
Miri, Sarawak
East Malaysia
Phone: +6085 654984
E-mail: chong_mt@sne.com.my
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