OUR VESSELS
Handfast
Handfast is a twin-screw tugboat, certificated under the MCA Workboat Code of Practice for operation up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven for general operations. Built by Meyer Shipyard, she is a unique design being the heaviest build Damen Stan style Tug constructed for its time. Strong and reliable she is available for towage, ploughing and harbour support services throughout northern Europe.
If you have any requirement for her services, please feel free to contact us.
DIMENSIONS
Length: 19.55m
Beam: 6.44m
Depth: 3.0m
Draft: 2.4m
Gross Tonnage 60.43t
PERFORMANCE (Trials)
Bollard Pull: 15.0t
Speed (max): 10 knots
EQUIPMENT
2 x Deutz SBA 8M 816 Engines – 1050hp (783kW)
1 x 40kW Generator
1 x 50kW Generator
1 x Effer 100 2S Deck Crane 1.25Te at 7m
1 x 20Te Deck Winch with 280m x 36mm Wire Rope
1 x SWL 20t Quick Release Towing Hook
1 x Flying Bridge Control Station
1 x Stern Roller
1 x A-Frame Suitable for Ploughing
Related News & Articles
Tugboat Handfast Back In Jersey
Our powerful tug boat Handfast has returned to the busy maritime port of St Helier where it is once again providing support services for the ongoing operations of this famous busy Channel Island port.
Handfast is a twin-screw tugboat, certificated under the MCA Workboat Code of Practice for operation up to 60 nautical miles from a safe haven for general operations.
Special Delivery Service…for Sunseeker Mould
enkins Marine made a special delivery recently, transporting a large Sunseeker mould from Lee-on-Solent, Southampton to Sunseeker Poole. Sunseeker is the world’s leading brand for luxury performance motor yachts and from its manufacturing base in Poole produces around 150 luxury boats every year.
Tugboat Handfast on Hand in St Helier
The Port of St Helier is often described as Jersey’s lifeline, providing modern commercial services to the island with 98.6% of all goods entering Jersey via the port. Our motor tugboat Handfast has been providing support services for the ongoing operations of this famous busy Channel Island port.