The RAstar 4000-DF is a dual fuel variant of the well-proven RAstar series of high-performance escort tugs, and similar to the widely acclaimed tugs of the same class currently operating at an LNG export terminal in Hammerfest, Norway. The tug specified herein is specifically customized to meet requirements identified by Seaspan for the escorting LNG carriers calling on the LNG Canada in Kitimat, BC.

Dimensions:

• Length overall – 40.2 metres
• Breadth, moulded – 16.0 metres
• Draft, navigational – 7.1 metres
• International Gross Tonnage – 496

Capacities

• LNG (gross volume) – 57.0 m3
• Diesel oil – 324.0 m3

Complement

• Crew – 5-6 persons (regular complement)
• Maximum accommodation – 8 persons

Performance

• Speed
  • Full Speed 14.5 knots
• Bollard Pull
  • 100 tonnes