Four new TRAktor 3200-V escort and terminal Voith Water Tractor (VWT) tugs for Boluda Towage, designed by Canadian engineering firm Robert Allan Ltd (RAL) and built by Damen Shipyards Group for Boluda Towage, will be equipped with Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP) propulsion units.
Andreas Amelang, Voith SVP Sales Marine said: “As a long-standing operator of VWTs, Boluda has confidence in this proven tugboat type and is continuing its successful collaboration with Robert Allan Ltd, Damen Shipyards and Voith.”
Each of the escort and terminal tugs will have two VSPs to provide the necessary thrust and manoeuvrability. The VSP 32X6/265 propellers will be powered by 3,000kW CAT 3516E engines and 300kW electric motors/generators via Reintjes reduction gearboxes.
Frank Mücksch, Sales Application Manager Marine, Voith, added: “The efficient VSPs and the hybrid propulsion concept enable economical and low-emissions operation of the tugs with a bollard pull of over 80 metric tons.”
image: TRAktor 3200V (credit: Robert Allan Ltd/Voith)
