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Svitzer Sword


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Svitzer Sword

Svitzer Sword seen assisting the inbound Bulker - GENERAL GROT-ROWECKI. Photographed from Western Quay, North Shields (North East England) on 1st May 2009.

Former Names:
1982-04   Sun Thames
2006-07   Ht Sword
2009-01   SVITZER SWORD

Owner: Svitzer Towage Ltd - Felixstowe UK
Operator:    Svitzer Marine Ltd - Middlesbrough UK

Built: 1982-04 McTay Marine Ltd. - Bromborough Yard/hull No.: 43
Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk

Length Overall   33.230  
Length (BP)   31.020  
Breadth Extreme   9.960  
Breadth Moulded    9.520
Draught   4.525  
Depth   3.810
Gross   339  
Net   101
Deadweight   159  
Formula Deadweight   496

2 oil engines gearing integral to driving 2 Voith-Schneider propellers at 75 rpm
Total Power: Mcr 1,970kW (2,678hp), Csr 1,970kW (2,678hp)
Service Speed: 13.00kts
Design: Ruston, Engine Builder: Ruston Diesels Ltd. - Newton-le-Willows
2 x 6RKCM, 4 Stroke, Single Acting, In-Line (Vertical)
6 Cy. 254 x 305, Mcr: 985 kW (1339 hp) at 750 rpm