Silex

Silex (3YFU)

Built: 2025
Builder: Uzmar
Flag: Norwegian

Main Dimensions

Length: 29,85 m
Breadth: 13,2 m
Draft: 6,18 m
Deadweight: 280 t

General

Owner: Bugsertjeneste IV AS
Operator: Østensjø Rederi AS
Built: 2025
Builder: Uzmar
Yard no.: 167
Design no.: RAstar 3200W
Designed by: Robert Allan Ltd.
Call sign: 3YFU
Flag: Norwegian
Port of Registry: Haugesund
IMO no.: 1040514
MMSI No.: 259042170
Classification: BV: 1*Hull*Mach; Escort Tug; Fi-Fi 1 - Water Spray; Standardized design bollard pull=80,63 t; Design maximum braking force=125 t; Design maximum escort speed=10 knots; Design maximum steering force=83 t; Unrestricted navigation; *AUT-UMS; In-water Survey
Safety regulations: NMA
Outline of the vessel: The tug is designed for escort & harbour operations, as well as ocean towage & offshore operations. It is equipped with fire fighting equipment (FiFi 1). Furthermore the tug is fully equipped for salvage in open waters.

Dimensions

Length o.a.: 29,85 m
Breadth mld.: 13,2 m
Depth mld.: 5,49 m
Draft max.: 6,18 m
Operational draft: 6,0 m
Air draft: 18 m

Tonnage - Deadweight

Gross tonnage: 498,3 t
Net tonnage: 149 t
Deadweight max: 280 t

Deck equipment

Deck cranes: Type: Palfinger PK 19001/M/ S304-EK-BM
Tugger winches: Ibercisa
Towing pins/chain stopper: Towpins, type: Data DTP 14 SH
Shark yaw: Shark jaw, type: Data DTP 14 SH
Towing hook: Type: Data DTH 90-135P

Propulsion

Main engines: 2 x Caterpillar 3516E
Horse power ration: 2 x 3196 BHP

Auxiliaries / Electrical power

Generators: 2 x caterpillar C7

Electrical systems and power management

Electrical power: 400 V, 50 Hz

Main propellers

Maker: 2 x Kongsberg US 255 FP
Type: US 255 FP

Thrusters

Bow thrusters: MB Hydraulikk S-200-330-CR

Performance

Bollard pull: 80 tonnes
Speed free running: 14,5 knots

Liquid tank capacities

Marine Gas Oil: 199 m3
POT water: 38 m3
Technical Fresh Water: 35 m3
Lube oil: 2,7 m3
Bilge water / sludge: 4,4 m3
Bilge Water tanks: 4,4 m3
Urea: 19 m3
Sewage tanks: 13 m3
Foam: 16 m3

Fire fighting equipment

Firepumps: Marsis SNT300/550 - 2700 m3/h
Firemonitors: 2 x Marsis MF20 EF - 1200 m3/h
Foam: 2 x Marsis MF20 EF - 1200 m3/h
Other: Protective equipment acc. to regulations

ORO

Oil booms: Optional
Oil skimmer: Optional

Towing equipment

Towing winch forward: Ibercisa MR-H/300/2x250-72/1
Towing winch aft: Ibercisa MR-H/150/750-54/1
Pull/Brake force: Forward: 142t Pull. 270t Brake. Aft: 33t Pull. 215t Brake
Escort line: 220 m x 72 mm Dyneema rope
Spare tow/escort line: 220 m x 72 mm Dyneema rope
Storage drum: Containing spare tow wire

Navigation equipment

Radar: 2 x Furuno FAR-1518-BB X-band
Electronic Chart System: 2 x Furuno TECDIS T2434P
Compass: 1 x Cassens & Plath Reflecta/3 Magnetic Compass
Autopilot: 1 x Simrad AP 70 MK2
Echo Sounder: 1 x Furuno FE-800
Navtex: 1 x Furuno NX-700 A/B
DGPS: 1 x Furuno GP-170
AIS: 1 x Furuno FA-170 Class A
Log: 1 x Furuno DS-85

Communication equipment

General: GMDSS installation in accordance with IMO regulations for vessels operating within Sea Area A2
GMDSS Radio MF/HF Transceivers & DSC: 1 x Furuno FS-2575
GMDSS VHF with DSC: 2 x Furuno FM-8900S
GMDSS EPIRB: 2 x Jotron Tron 60S
GMDSS SART: 1 x Jotron Tron SART20
GMDSS Inmarsat C: 1 x Furuno Felcom 19
Satellite Communication System: Thrane LT-3100 Iridium telephone
Mobile Telephone: GSM, Mob nr "TBN"
E-mail: master.silex@ostensjo.no

Accommodation

Total no. of cabins: 6
Single cabins: 3 x Single cabins
Double cabins: 3 x Double cabins
Office: 3 x Office
Other: Messroom, Galley, Changing room, Laundry

Lifesaving / rescue

Approved lifesaving appliances for: LSA approved for 8 persons
Liferafts: Viking 12DK+S30 - 2 x 12 persons.
Rescue/MOB boat: Dayfer S.L. SV-420 with 25 HP Yamaha outboard engine

Contact details

e-mail: chief.silex@ostensjo.no
GSM: Chief Engineer: +47 4899....