NEW NAVY YARD TUG LAUNCHED

摘要

A look at the latest developments in marine vessel technology. The U.S. Navy's first yard tug (YT) 808 class vessel was launched at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) shipyard in Anacortes, Wash., in mid-May. The YT 808 vessels are designed after the Navy's existing YT 802 Valiant class tugs and built to commercial ABS standards. The 90 × 38 ft. tugs will have a top speed of approximately 11.7 knots and a bollard pull of approximately 40 metric tons, allowing them to effectively perform towing and ship-handling duties for carriers, surface ships, submarines and barges.