Schottel props for new salvage tug

Two Schottel RudderPropellers type SRP 710 have left the German production site in Wismar and are on their way to the Turkish shipyard Med Marine for installation in a new tug.

The salvage tug, which has been ordered by Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will be equipped with main and auxiliary propulsion systems from Schottel. the vessel will achieve an expected bollard pull of more than 120 tonnes. The Robert Allan RAstar 4200 (MED-A42120) design vessel is considered the largest tugboat on the East African Coast of the Indian Ocean.

th input powers of up to 3750 kW and propeller diameters of up to 3.6 m, the SRP 710 is one of the larger rudder propellers in the Schottel portfolio.

The new vessel will be driven by two Schottel RudderPropellers type SRP 710 with an input power of 3700 kW each at an input speed of 1000 rpm. The SRPs feature propellers measuring 3.4 M in diameter. The azimuth thrusters will be powered by two Caterpillar C280-12 diesel engines. Furthermore, one hydraulically-driven Schottel Transverse Thruster type STT 170 (250 kW) will help ensure maximum maneuverability.

With input powers of up to 3750 kW and propeller diameters of up to 3.6 M, the SRP 710 is one of the larger rudder propellers in the Schottel portfolio.

Measuring 42 M in length at a width of 16 M, the salvage tug is equipped with extensive towing facilities, extinguishing monitors for firefighting, external bilge systems for leak detection, workshops, ship cranes and dinghies.