The tug is a versatile equipment with two (2) CAT C18 engines with a power over 1216 bhp (894 bkW) and double propeller of variable pitch of 1350 mm in diameter, static pull force of 16.1 tons (m) and speed of 11, 2 knots, which offers excellent maritime performance in push and towing operations, with a modern structure incorporating new designs of hull, skeg, mudguards, cable guides and capstans, which provide a wide range of benefits for these type of Tugs.
The design of the tug prow is perfectly coupled to the structure of the Split Hopper Barge in a “V” shaped support point aligned to the longitudinal axis, which facilitates and optimizes the performance in the transport of materials and In the operation of dredging.