The new TRAktor 3200-V with the Voith Water Tractor and hybrid propulsion system was designed by the renowned Canadian engineering firm Robert Allan Ltd.
For seven decades the Voith Water Tractor (VWT) has stood for safety, performance and reliability. The concept has proven itself in markets around the world and is being improved constantly to keep pace with today’s requirements in terms of bollard pull and low-emissions operation.
The new TRAktor 3200-V escort and terminal tugs were designed by the renowned Canadian engineering firm Robert Allan Ltd. They are being built by Damen Shipyards Group for Boluda Towage, the world’s largest towage services company.
“As a long-standing operator of VWTs, Boluda has confidence in this proven tugboat type and is continuing its successful collaboration with Robert Allan Ltd., Damen Shipyards and Voith,” said
Andreas Amelang, Senior Vice President Sales Marine at Voith
Each of the escort and terminal tugs will have two powerful Voith Schneider Propellers to provide the necessary thrust and excellent manoeuvrability. The VSP 32X6/265 propellers will be powered by 3,000 kW CAT 3516E engines and 300 kW electric motors/generators via Reintjes reduction gearboxes.
“The efficient VSPs and the hybrid propulsion concept enable economical and low-emissions operation of the tugs with a bollard pull of over 80 metric tons,” said Frank Mücksch, Sales Application Manager Marine at Voith
About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
