23m DUTCH TUG/WORKBOAT in excellent condition…

Most companies in the marine industry recognise the need for good quality brokerage workboats. The rivers are calling out for them as most of the good ones now reside in Africa. Is this one destined to join them or will some shrewd operator see the potential in this vessel and go for it while they still have the chance?

Take a look at the full specification and see for your self the quality of this vessel…

Builder: Made in Holland

Model: 23m Dutch Tug

Engines – Main Engine: The Dutch not only know how to build workboats, they know how to look after them. This excellent multipurpose workboat has the ubiquitous Bolness diesel engine and rated at 350 BHP being a very useful engine.

Bunkerage: Fuel Capacity 6000 Ltrs

Water Capacity: 4000 Ltrs

Accessories: Bow Thruster – 24 Volt generator – 240v Silent running generator – Compressor for main engine start – Pressurised water system – 3 phase generator

Number of Engines: 1

Fuel : Diesel

Drive : Shaft Drive

Fuel Capacity: 6000 Litres

Water Capacity: 4000 Litres

Description: When the Dutch make Tugs and Workboats the steel is of a thickness that  is built to last. This is a 23m workboat and has a displacement of 125 Tonnes which says it all. There is a generous well appointed forward wheelhouse and large aft deck area for equipment or cargo. A new (Jan 2008) Cormack deck crane makes her a versatile craft capable of fulfilling many roles. This is a well maintained versatile vessel in class having just passed her annual inspection. This vessel is currently being used for Tug work but is fully equipped for diving and survey works. She is equipped to a very high standard.
This vessel has an MCA workboat code of practice category 2 classification.

LOA: 23.03

LWL: 21.00

BEAM: 5.44

BERTHS: 4

DISPLACEMENT: 124.27 Tonnes

Minimum Freeboard: 0.460 m

Assigned Freeboard: 0.435 m

Accomadation: This vessel has an MCA workboat code of practice category 2 classification. That means the Crew could be expected to spend some time on board of which makes this vessel a perfect liveaboard as living accomdation is to a very high standard. If you are looking for a versatile vessel that can work on Coastal work, then this could be the vessel for you. Accommodation for 4 arranged as 3 bunks which includes a separate captains cabin. All compartments centrally heated via oil fired engine room boiler. Fully equipped galley, toilet & shower.

Decking Equipment: 2 x ships anchors and cable inc complete set new mooring ropes.

Take a look at the full specification and if you are interested in arranging a viewing then simply contact Charles King Tel: 07967 320001. This package allows the vessel to be used almost anywhere in the world and Thames Towage Ltd can arrange for this vessel to be delivered to any port in the world for you. (Delivery charge to be agreed on completion of sale)