On Friday, June 28, Muller Dordrecht proudly christened its newest tug, En Avant 26 (flying the Dutch flag). As the second in a series of tugs designed for harbour and offshore towing, terminal support, escort, and firefighting duties, En Avant 26 represents the pinnacle of modern marine engineering.
Like her sister ship, En Avant 25, this newbuild features an LOA of 32.7 meters, a beam of 12.82 meters, a maximum draught of 6.2 meters, and accommodations for 10 crew members. Powered by two Caterpillar 3516C IMO Tier III-compliant main engines, each producing 2,525 kW at 1,800 rpm, and equipped with Kongsberg Maritime 3,000mm fixed-pitch propellers, En Avant 26 delivers a speed of 13.6 knots and a maximum bollard pull of 85 tonnes.
The propulsion setup includes two Caterpillar C4.4 auxiliary engines and two Leroy Somer 107VA generators, ensuring reliable and efficient performance.
Additionally, the tug boasts 65 square meters of free deck space, suitable for material stowage. The deck equipment includes a crane, towing and escort winches, and a towing hook, while the firefighting gear features two main engine-driven pumps and two remotely-operated foam/water monitors.
Source: Muller Dordrecht