Tug 'Joaquim Ruira', in service at Avilés since 2009, heading for position in the Ria de Avilés to assist an incoming vessel enter the port and moor safely there.

Main characteristics:
Callsign: EAIF
LOA: 27m
Beam: 9.72m
Draught: 2.8m
GT: 267 t
DWT: 131 t
Main engine power: 2.650 kW
Traction: 45 t
Year of build: 1995
Builder: ASTILLEROS ZAMAKONA (BILBAO, SPAIN)
Flag: SPAIN
Home port: Barcelona
Owner: Reyser - REMOLQUES Y SERVICIOS MARÍTIMOS S.L.U.
Manager: Remolcadores de Avilés

Originally named 'Joaquim Ruyra', after the Catalán writer Joaquim Ruyra i Oms (Ruira is the castillian versión of the original name, adopted when the vessel ended service in the port of Barcelona).