IMO Number: 9495258 Country: Malta MMSI Number: 249766000 Length: 38.0m Callsign: 9HZY9 Beam: 12.0m
Tug Malta Limited has taken delivery of a new VSP terminal-escort tug which has a total power of 7,180 BHP and a bollard pull of over 81 tons.
It was built by Armon Shipyards at Gijon, Spain and has been named Spinola. The Voith-Schneider propulsion tractor tug, with an open stern, has two MAK main engines.
Spinola is equipped with a fire fighting (FiFi) system class 1, and with full oil recovery equipment on board to combat marine pollution. Photos taken in the city of GIJON Spain the day 26/06/2009 SPINOLA IMO Shipyard ARMON Navia