The new RAmparts 3800 tug will feature a powerful propulsion package and specialist firefighting equipment to support operations in and around Ningbo Port
Canadian naval architecture firm Robert Allan Ltd. has secured a contract to design a new RAmparts 3800 ship-handling tug equipped with FiFi 2 firefighting capabilities for Ningbo Port, China. The ASD tug will be constructed by Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd.
The contract continues a long-standing relationship between Robert Allan Ltd. and Ningbo Port, which dates back to 2004. Over the past two decades, the Canadian naval architecture firm has designed a series of high-performance azimuthing stern drive (ASD) tugs for the port, ranging from 32 to 39 metres in length. The portfolio also includes an LNG-diesel dual-fuel tug.
Measuring approximately 38 metres in length, the new RAmparts 3800 will be equipped with a FiFi 2 fire-fighting system, dry chemical powder firefighting system and a powerful propulsion package capable of delivering an estimated bollard pull of 87.5 tonnes. This combination will enable the tug to provide effective marine firefighting support while maintaining exceptional ship-handling performance in and around Ningbo Port.
The RAmparts series is recognized for its outstanding stability, towing performance, and proven seaworthiness, making it a trusted choice for tug operators worldwide. For more information about the RAmparts 3800 ASD tug or other high-performance vessel designs developed by Robert Allan Ltd.,
