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Svitzer Sword (formerly Sun Thames and HT Sword)

The tug Svitzer Sword on the Tyne
Identification
Port of Registry London
Flag State UK
IMO Number 8104292
MMSI Number ?
Owner Svitzer Marine Ltd.
Ship Manager Svitzer Marine Ltd.
Classification Society ?
Class Notation ?
Date Keel Laid ?
Date of Delivery 1982
Shipyard McTay Marine Ltd., The Wirral.
Main Dimensions
Length Overall ?
Beam Moulded ?
Draught ?
Gross Tonnage ?
Performance
Maximum Speed ?
Bollard Pull Ahead 30 metric tonnes
Bollard Pull Astern ?
Propulsion
Main Engines
Number 2
Manufacturer ?
Model Number ?
Continuous Rating 2 x 1320BHP
Speed ?
Propulsion
Number 2
Manufacturer Voith Schneider
Model Number ?
Propeller Diameter ?
Propeller Speed ?
Bow Thrusters
Number ?
Manufacturer ?
Model Number ?
Propeller ?
Drive ?
Thrust ?
Generators
Auxiliary Engines
Number ?
Manufacturer ?
Model Number ?
Continuous Rating ?
Speed ?
Harbour Engines
Number ?
Manufacturer ?
Model Number ?
Continuous Rating ?
Speed ?
Equipment
Towing
Winch Forward ?
Winch Aft ?
Capstan ?
Other
Fire Fighting Equipment ?
Deck Crane ?
MOB Boat ?
Salvage Equipment N/A
Searchlights ?
Service History
1982 Built by McTay Marine Ltd., The Wirral.
1982 Delivered to the Alexandra Towing Company as Sun Thames.
? Acquired by Humber Tugs and renamed HT Sword.
? Renamed Svitzer Sword after Svitzer closes Humber Tugs division.
?-23/3/09 Stationed in Grimsby
23/03/09-13/05/09 Transferred to the Tyne to cover whilst Yarm Cross was drydocked on Teesside.
April 2009 Offered for sale by Svitzer Marine for around £500000
13/05/09- Stationed in Grimsby.
More Photos of Svitzer Sword
The tug Svitzer Sword in action
The tug Svitzer Sword alongside North Shields Fish Quay April 2009
The tug Svitzer Sword at North Shields whilst on transfer to the Tyne April 2009
Svitzer Sword tug working on the Tyne 2009
The tug Svitzer Sword working on the Tyne
The tug Svitzer Sword on transfer to the Tyne 2009
Svitzer Sword tug on transfer to the Tyne 2009

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