Piriou signs for the order of a new tug for Caraibes Remorquage
PIRIOU has just recorded a new order for the OST 30 of its tug range dedicated to towage. As the operator of Pointe-à-Pitre harbour in Guadeloupe-French Caribbean Island-, CARAIBES REMORQUAGE confirmed the construction of their 30.30 m tug with 60 tonnes bollard pull and two azimuth stern propellers. It will be built in Vietnam and its delivery is scheduled in the 3rd quarter of 2022. This new tug will strengthen the fleet operated in Guadeloupe in joining POINTE TALI, the 55 tonnes bollard pull OST 30 PIRIOU delivered in 2018.
This tug is more powerful and fitted with integrated slipping clutches for optimized operation. Vincent Faujour, PIRIOU Group General Manager declares: 'After delivering 'Pointe Tali' at the end of 2018, we are happy to continue our relationship with one of the main operators in the Caribbean Islands. With nearly 20 years' experience building tugs, sea proven designs and a strong ability to customize our vessels to meet customers' requirements, we keep strengthening our position as a significant actor in this segment'.
Felix RAMAYE, CARAIBES REMORQUAGE manager adds: "We have been very satisfied with the tug Pointe Tali we have been operating for two years. This the reason why we very naturally called upon Piriou for this new tug more powerful and better equipped to answer the requirements of shipowners, shipping agents and of the Grand Port Maritime de Guadeloupe. It will expand our fleet and assist, in particular, the ever-larger container ships that call at the ports of Basse-Terre, Pointe-à-Pitre. We also provide assistance and rescue services in deep seas.
The vessel will be named POINTE VIGIE 2. It is a tribute to the first tug in our fleet that got the company off the ground and continues to provide service today.
A versatile harbour and coastal ASD tug
The OST 30 is a versatile tug designed for towing and push-pull harbour assistance as well as for high sea towing operations. Featuring a 30.3 m length, it can also provide assistance to vessels approaching access channels. It is equipped with 2 azimuth stern drive propellers and integrated slipping clutches. These propellers are driven by 2 high speed marine Diesel engines.
On the bridge, the ergonomics of the unique control room allows the captain to perform all driving and manoeuvring tasks by himself thanks to a very good visibility both at horizontal and vertical over the working area and the environment.
In order to answer CARAIBES REMORQUAGE specific operating conditions, this tug features:
A pneumatic starter system in order to limit the number of batteries on board
Gasoil and fresh watersystems for ship supply
A 1/2 Fi-Fi equipment to perform fire-fighting
A rear winch and a towing hook for deep sea towing
Fenders adapted to push low freeboard barges
An indirect refrigeration system involving all the vessel equipment with box coolers adapted to tropical conditions and no seawater circulation
This tug is designed to carry out every three years careening with special anti-fouling and ICAF system. Accommodation is compliant with the latest ILO 2006 standards and special care was taken to sound insulation and air conditioning.
Involved in shipbuilding, repair, naval engineering and services since 1965, PIRIOU specializes in producing vessels up to 120 m with high added value through a combination of high-performance engineering and a global network of industrial sites in Europe, Africa and Asia. With over 500 ships built and delivered worldwide, PIRIOU provides bespoke solutions as well as a complete range of standardized or customized vessels that satisfy the requirements of international shipowners, whether they be private or public, civilian or military.
This article was originally published on Marine & Industrial Report newspaper Vol 43 No.4 Issue last August 31, 2021.
