Description

The GT Victory, is a high-performance, seagoing tug boat built for a variety of marine operations, from towing to offshore support and emergency response. Originally constructed in 1977 by Visser, Netherlands, the vessel underwent significant upgrades in 2018, ensuring that it meets modern operational standards while maintaining its rugged dependability. This tug is classified under the UK MCA Workboat Code Category 1, with a MCA Class IX tug designation, making it suitable for operations up to 150 miles from safe haven.

Specifications

Construction

Builder: Visser. NL
Built: 1977
Upgraded 2018
IMO No: 7510626
Callsign 2EGC8
MMSI 23508480
Flag GBR

Equipment

Towing/Lifting Equipment
Tow Winch Single Drum 1x 750m 44mm main wire
Windlass 4 T
Anchors 2xHHP 360Kg on 22mm chains
Quick release Tow Hook Mampaeny disc type
Deck Crane Palfinger PK16000
Bow Push Knee
Hydraulic Tow Jaws
Bridge Equipment
GMDSS Radio A1-A3 compliant
Magnetic Compass Sestrel
Autopilot Simrad
GPS Plotter PC Transas
2 x Radar Koden/Furuno
2 x GPS Furuno
Depth Sounder Furuno
Navtex Furuno
VHF DSC Sailor/ Icom
MF HF SSB Sailor
AIS
Sat Phone Iridium
EPIRB Jotron
Sart Mcmurdo

Engine(s)

Length: 26.6m
Beam: 8.55m
Draft: 4.8m
GT: 167
Displacement 350 Tonnes
Bunker Capacity: 82,000 Litres
Fresh Water: 24,000 Litres
Lube Oil 7,000 Litres
Main Engine 3080 bhp@ 1200 RPM
Max Speed 13.5 knots
Cruising Speed 9.0 knots
Max Bollard Pull 40 Tonnes
Continuous Certificated Bollard Pull 35 Tonnes @ 1100 RPM
Bow thruster Pull Transverse 2.5 Tonnes
Accommodation(24hr) 7 Crew max
Maximum persons (not 24Hr) 12 Persons
Max Endurance - efficient running (approx) 30 Days

Sails & Spars

Machinery
Main Engine: ALCO 12V 251F
1 x Controllable Pitch 4 blade propeller in Steering Kort Nozzle
Generators: 3Ø 220V - 130KW and 95KW
Hydraulic Bow thruster 250HP

Certification

Single screw seagoing tug with controllable Pitch Propeller.
UK MCA Workboat Code Cat 1 (150miles from safe haven) - SCMS
MCA Class IX tug

Location Map