M/Tug “Bogazici 27” (Sea Rock) launched

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Experienced tug boat builder of Turkey, BOGAZICI has successfully launced their new building ASD Tug Boat “BOGAZICI 27”  (SEA ROCK) on 18th April 2019 at Tuzla Istanbul.

RAstar 3000 design, 30 m Loa. 70 Tbp tug boat was designed by Robert Allan Ltd. for Bogazici.

This powerfull tug boat will be the second unit which Bogazici contracted with SOMAT S.p.A. , one of the major Italian tug Owner.

Earlier delivered unit in 2016 named M/Tug “Marcandrea” was a 32.5 m Loa. 70 Tbp ASD Tug boat designed by Cintranaval Ship Design of Spain.

“Sea Rock” is scheduled to be delivered to her new owner in end May 2019.

Main particulars of M/Tug “SEA ROCK” (Bogazici 27) is as follows;

Type                                        : Multi-Purpose Tug Boat

Propulsion                             : ASD

Loa / Breadth                        : 30.00 m / 12.60 m

Max. Draft                              : 5.75 m

Bollard Pull                            : 70 Tonnes

Speed                                    : 12.5 Knots (min)

Accommodation                   : 8 Berths (2 single + 3 double), comply ILO MLC 2006

Capacities                              : Fuel: 186 m3  /  FW:25 m3  /  Foam: 16 m3

Classification / Notation      : (Bureau Veritas)

I XHULL, XMACH, SALVAGE TUG*, ESCORT TUG, UNRESTRICTED NAVIGATION; FIRE FIGHTING SHIP 1; WATER SPRAY, X AUT-UMS, AUT-PORT, CLEANSHIP, OIL RECOVERY SHIP (F.P.>60°C)**, IWS 

Main Engine                           : 2 x 2100 kW at 1600 rpm

Auxiliary Genset                    : 2 x 100 kW

External Fire Fighting Syst.   : Fi-Fi 1, two foam monitor of 1200 m3/h each

Navigation/Communication : UNRESTRICTED / GMDSS Area A2

Deck Machinery         : Single Split Drum Escort Towing Winch of 70 T (drum cap. 2×200 m @  54 mm UHMWPE synthetic rope) + Single Drum Aft Towing Winch of 45 T (drum cap. 500 m @ 52 mm dia steel wire) +  Hook + Knuckle deck crane