MTS Vanguard (UK)

Type of Vessel : Damen Shoalbuster 3209
Builder : Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld
Building Year : 2014
Basic Functions : Towing, Anchor handling, Dredging support, Pushing
Classification : Bureau Veritas I Mach Tug Unrestricted
IMO Number : 9688673
Gross Tonnage : 327
Call sign : J8B5082
Flag / Registry : St. Vincent / Kingstown

Main Engines : 2 x CAT Type 3512C TB/HD
Total Power : 3500 hp (2610 kW) @ 1600 rpm
Gearboxes : 2 x Reintjes WAF 773/6.44:1
Propulsion : 2 x Promarin fixed pitch propellers
Diameter : 2 x 2250mm in Optima nozzles
Bow Thruster : 350 hp (257kW) hydraulically driven

Generator Sets : 2 x Caterpillar C4.4 TA
Capacity : 2 x 107.5 kVA, 50Hz
Hydraulic : 1 x Caterpilar C18 TA-B
Capacity : 357 kW @ 1800 rpm
Transfer Pump : VWSI 8020, 50 m3/hr @ 4.8 bar Water
VWSI 8020, 50m3/hr @ 4.8 bar Fuel

Bollard Pull : 50.5 t max
Speed (Max.) : 11.5 knots

Length o.a. : 32.27 m
Beam o.a. : 9.35 m
Depth at sides : 3.60 m
Draft aft : 3.30 m

Fuel Oil : 220.00 m3
Fresh Water : 40.80 m3
Lube Oil : 7.30 m3
Hydraulic Oil : 3.10 m3

Anchor : 2 x 360 kg Pool (HHP)
Deck Crane : Helia HLRM 170-4SL. 7.9 ton @ 15.93m
Crane Winch : 5 ton, Wire 50m x 18mm
Anchor Winch : DMT, WATW-H1000KN
Towing Winch : 150t brake holding
Towing Wire : 1st drum 850m x 44mm
2nd drum 750m x 44mm
Tugger Winch : Dromec HPV-12000, 12 ton
Towing Pins : WK – Hydraulics SWL 50 tons
Chain Stopper : WK – Hydraulics SWL 75 tons

Accommodation : Heated and fully air-conditioned living spaces
for 7 persons, consisting of three single and
two double crew cabin, a galley/mess & sanitary
facilities.