32TBP Tug

SOLD

Vessel Type:	32TBP Tug
Model:	32TBP Tug
Year:	1952
Price:	Please call for price
Reference:	WIL 1978

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Dimensions

LOA:	32m 92cm
Beam:	8m 53cm
Draft:	3m 66cm

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Engines

MAIN ENGINE
When the vessel entered port for its MAJOR REFIT it had the entire engine room thrown away and a new engine room installed. The obvious one being the engine. Original vessel had a 1200BHP engine but was found to be inadequate for the functions in today’s Ports. That is why they started again and installed a GM 12V-645-E7 engine rated at 2150 BHP at 900rpm. The engine had a new Falk RWV 2224 reduction gearbox with a 4.667:1 reduction. The power is transferred down the 24.13mm shaft to the 267cm four blade Kaplan propeller contained within a Kort Nozzle. In 2007 the shaft was drawn and a new shaft bearing installed and a new propeller installed.

This proved to be a winning combination taking the Bollard Pull from just 12.5 Tonnes to a new and more desirable 31.5 TBP.

GENERATORS
The engine room had two new generators installed and the electrical system replaced.

The generators are twin Caterpillar 3306-D1 247BHP at 1800rpm producing an output of 206kVA (165kW at 60Hz) 440V 271 amp at 50Deg C.

COMPRESSORS
The engine room had two compressors installed and they were coupled up to a new air system. The twin Baldor Air Compressors are Type 37A01W452 rated at 7.5HP TE delivering 250 psi at just 1725rpm.

STEERING GEAR
This was also replaced.

ENGINE DRIVEN FIRE PUMP
A Deming Type 5063 47253012 capacity of 1000gpm at 270 Ft.

STANDBY FIRE PUMP
US Electrical Motors Type TC-4 rated at 30 BHP at 3520rpm producing 300 gpm at 100 Ft.

SPEED
12.9 Knots at full displacement
7 Knots astern

CRUISING RANGE
5793 N Miles at 8.8 Knots
4688 N Miles at 10.2 Knots
3935 N Miles at 11.1 Knots
2739 N Miles at 12.1 Knots
2090 N Miles at 12.8 Knots

BUNKERAGE
Fuel Oil: 82853 Ltrs
Fresh Water: 8705 Ltrs

FIRE PROTECTION
When the engine room was completely removed the designers took the opportunity to install a completely new firefighting system in the engine room. A CO2 system was installed to comply with ABS, SOLAS and USGG regulations. A new blackwater system was installed to complete the system.

No. of Engines:	1
Fuel:	Diesel
Drive:	Shaft Drive
Fuel Capacity:	82853 Litres
Water Capacity:	8705 Litres

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Construction

This vessel started out its life as a Military Tug and was made when engineers were skilled workmen. Its shape was recognised in many ports in the world. Like most advancements in technology war has a habit of focusing the mind. Desert Storm demonstrated that these tugs were underpowered and under rated in Bollard pull for the modern equipment being used in the Gulf war. As with all military projects they considered replacing these vessels as they were manufactured before half the troops fighting were born. However when they worked out that to replace them was no less than five times as expensive as completely rebuilding the existing fleet…………………..guess what happened next.

In 1997 they completely rebuilt this vessel and no money was spared. You have seen the pictures and you have seen the spec in the engine room so you know when I say completely rebuilt I meant it. Now in 2007 it was given its Special Survey and was brought up to ABS Class before releasing it into civilian life. The vessel has presently no flag as it being ex military it had no flag when in military use. This means that the very lucky “Buyer” of this vessel will be able to select the flag and then complete the fitout to civilian use.

The vessel requires a Flag, when that is complete it will require the Electronics and Safety Equipment required for that Class of vessel. As you can see ALL machinery has already passed and there is a suspended Lloyds Class certificate which will be reinstated as soon as it has a Flag.

Hull Material:

Steel

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Accomodation

At the danger of repeating myself it was obvious from the photographs that the vessel was completely rebuilt and that included the Accommodation of the vessel. The designers found a way of utilising the cavernous space to bring the vessel up to date with modern vessels. The first construction was the Crew Cabin for the twelve persons to give them a bright light and warm Cabin where they would be expected to spend lots of time when on long voyages.

CABINS
2 x Officers Cabins
1 x 12 man Crew Cabin

GALLEY
The Galley was to be fitted out to cater for the 16 man crew on long journeys if required. Again take a look and you will see how clever the designers were at integrating modern equipment into the space that already existed.

FRIDGE – A Bohn Refrigeration Products Model TA-01300 provides the means to keeping the food fresh.

TRASH COMPACTOR – A Kitchen Aid trash compactor keeps the trash at a controllable level as it caters for the 16 Person Crew.

DRINKING FOUNTAIN – every vessel needs a fresh water fountain

MICROWAVE – An Industrial Menumaster Inc Model FS – 10 EUP.F. microwave was installed and a place found for it where it could be best used for the Chef.

COFFEE MAKER = Silex Rest Model FE – 2 provides the coffee on a constant basis.

TOASTER – A toaster was installed to provide toast especially at breakfast time.

ICE MAKER – A Scotsman Model AFIAS – 1E will provide ice for the freezer and for the Crew to have with their soft drinks.

GALLEY VENT FAN – The Captive-Aire Systems Inc Model 2830 BL extracts all smell and steam generated in the galley.

Decking Equipment

As no money was spared the Deck Equipment was also thrown away and NEW installed. Two Chubb Fire monitors are located at aft of the boat deck. A further unit is located on the Pilothouse roof.

A forward Windlass and Aft Capstan were also installed at the same time. They are both manufactured by New England Trawler and a Mampaey disc type quick release towing hook.

All handrailings were either replaced or uprated.

SPECIFICATIONS
•5080 Tonnes Tonnage of towed Vessel
•122m Length of Towed Vessel
•1500 Nautical Miles average tow
•Operating conditions Sea State 5, wind speed 30 Knots
•244m Ocean Tow
•183m Coastal Tow
•Angle of tow not to exceed 30 degrees from tow point attachment

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Navigation Equipment

As discussed above the Electronic package has to be installed as per Flag requirements. The selling price has taken cognisance of this.

Safety Equipment

As discussed above the Safety package has to be installed as per Flag requirements. The selling price has taken cognisance of this.

Disclaimer

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.