ASD tug development in Argentina shipyard

摘要

Buenos aires based shipyard Astilleros Unidelta SA are currently building an ASD shiphandling tug with the potential to attract local interest from a market familiar with European products. While outside our usual area of European coverage, the news from Argentina will be of interest to the industry in many corners of the tug design and building world, particularly with the vessel's specification and design adding another familiar choice for potential customers. The azimuth stern-drive tug is described as the first in an anticipated series and is being built for maritime group SIPSA. The double-chinned hull is designed in-house by Unidelta's naval architects and features a nearly full length skeg and finely tapered stern to optimise shiphandling capabilities.