In a press statement released on the delivery, Sanmar said the tug’s new new design — called Ramparts 2200SX — was developed by Robert Allan Limited exclusively for the tug builder. Sanmar said that the new series was based on the success of the slightly larger Bogacay Series. “The hull of the new 22m tugs available in 45 to 60 ton bollard pull versions, is similar to their bigger sisters and can run astern at high speeds, whilst maintaining good control and directional stability in all directions,” the company noted.
New boats’ specs
Measuring 22.40m overall with a beam of 10.85m and maximum draft of 4.67m the two new boats — Vivara and Marechiaro– for Italy have been built to RINA class and Italian flag requirements. They are both powered by pairs of 1500kW Caterpillar engines. These turn Schottel azimuthing Rudderpropellers to give a trials performance of 50.2 ton bollard pull ahead and a free-running speed of 12.6 knots.
The Bogacay Class, RAmparts 2400SX with its slightly bigger hull size– giving it the capability of accepting more powerful engines for more bollard pull — remains a highly popular model.
Another Italian operator, Rimorchiatori Salerno Srl, opted to augment its existing fleet with this design in order to keep up with a growing number of ships calling in at Salerno harbour.
Sanmar has two shipyards which have been custom built and offer easy access to the Mediterranean and beyond. A Spanish operator, based in Vigo has already taken delivery of a 50-ton Sirapinar series vessel whilst pending deliveries to the region include a 70-ton Voith tractor tug for Italy and an 80-ton ASD tug.
