WRIGHT INTERNATIONAL LTD is delighted to be able to report that this very useful vessel is now under construction. This 55m Utility Tug built to Bureau Veritas with unrestricted navigation, powered by twin Cummins KTA 50-M2 engines each producing 1600 BHP can be bought NOW. If you are in the Tug business you will know that when these vessels get put on the slips it is only a matter of time before they are sold. Very rarely do they get built and still not sold. Wright International Ltd is giving you the opportunity to put YOUR name on this one before it too is sold. 3200 BHP 55M unrestricted navigation is a very useful vessel to have in any fleet. Take a look at the specification and you will see only the best of equipment has been used in its construction. Equipment that can be serviced at most ports of the world with consummate ease. Now take the fact that Wright International Ltd now has a sister company set up specifically to fund vessels like these and you know that the financing of it is no longer an issue. Please read the rest of the specification and if Wright International Ltd can assist you with the construction, finance, delivery or any other service, then simply contact either Robert or Greig NOW and let us help YOU become the proud owner of this vessel.
| Vessel Type: | 55m Utility Tug |
| Designer: | Made in China |
| Builder: | Made in China |
| Model: | 55m Utility Tug |
| Price: | Please Call For Price |
| Reference: | WIL 1578 |
| LOA: | 55m cm |
| Beam: | 13m 80cm |
| Draft: | 4m 40cm |
When the designers of this vessel considered the options they not only considered the delivery times of the various manufacturers but the reliability and access to spares on global basis. That is why they chose one of the most reliable of engines for this vessel, the Cummins KTA50 –M2 range. Each engine produces 1600BHP at just 1800rpm. The power is transmitted through the Reintjes WAF664L German gearbox with its 5:95:1 ratio down the shafts to the propellers.
Gen Sets
To keep spare parts to a minimum the Gen Sets selected were also Cummins. Each of these Gen Sets deliver 220Kw / 400V / 50Hz / 3 phase.
The emergency generator is also Cummins and it delivers 60Kw / 400V / 50 Hz / 3 phase.
The hydraulic steering gear is by Rexroth of Germany. It is left 35 Deg & right 35 deg (2 pumps)
The Bow thruster is rated at 3.6 Tonnes
Pumps
•Electric Centrifugal Pump: 60m3 /hr
•General Service fire Pump: 60m3 /hr
•Bilge Water Separator: 0.5m3/hr
•Fresh Water Pressure Set: 200 Ltrs
•Fresh Water Pump: 2m3 / hr
•Hot Water System : 2 x 200 Ltrs
•Sea Water Pressure Set: 200 Ltrs
•Cargo fuel Pump: 150m3 / hr
•1 x Fresh Water Maker
•1 x HFO with heating coils
BUNKERAGE
•HFO 840M3
•MGO 200M3
•Fresh water 50M3
•FiFi Foam 10M3
•Lube Oil 3M3
•Cargo Deck Area 300M2
•Dirty Oil Tank 10M3
| No. of Engines: | 2 |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Drive: | Shaft Drive |
| Fuel Capacity: | 840m3 |
| Water Capacity: | 50m3 |
When Wright International Ltd works with yards to construct our Tugs we ensure the quality is paramount. This yard has a worldwide reputation for delivering quality on time and on budget, without taking short cuts. This vessel is being built to Bureau Veritas BV‡T HULL MACH UTILITY TUG unrestricted navigation. This means the quality aspect has been taken care of before it starts.
| Hull Material: | Steel |
Being unrestricted navigation the owners of this tug will be using it anywhere in the world and so the accommodation has to be self reliant. The design has been worked in conjunction and in compliance of ILO Convention. That means the life on board will be comfortable and practical.
4 x Single Cabins for Senior Officers
2 x Two men Cabins for Senior Officers
8 x Four man Cabins for the Crew
Total 40 Persons
The Mess room, Galley, Heads and laundry facilities allow as normal a life as possible on long trips. Relaxation is important if the men have to work hard in inclement conditions whilst on duty. This vessel will ensure they will be ready for duty when called upon. The Air Conditioning on board will be fitted to the wheelhouse, mess, hospital, and ALL accommodation spaces
Being self sufficient also means the Hospital on board can handle all types of emergencies should they arise.
1 x Electro-hydraulic Towing Winch:
•Retrieve Load: 15 MT
•Brake Holding: 100 MT
Reel Storage : 42mm Dia x 400 M
•2 x Hydra. Winch: 5MT x 15M/min
•1 x Electric Anchor Windlass
•1 x Foldable Type Crane:
•SWL 1.2MT at 9.81M
•SWL 8MT at 2M
This vessel will be fitted out with ALL the requirements for SOLAS and FiFi that the unrestricted Class demands. Included in the long list will be:-
2 x dual purpose water/foam fire fighting monitors
700m3/hr Range 100M completed with one 700m3/hr fire fighting pumps
International standard type FiFi General connector
The details of this vessel is offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Nor can we warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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