AHURIRI seen in Napier, New Zealand. 17/01/2015

AHURIRI was the first vessel to utilise 6-bladed Voith Schneider Propellers.

AHURIRI

Type: Tug (Voith Water Tractor)
Flag: New Zealand | Home Port: Napier | Call Sign: ZM4250
IMO: 9256303 | MMSI: 512000116
Designer: Conan Wu & Associates Pte. Ltd. - Singapore
Owner/Operator: Port of Napier Ltd. - Napier, New Zealand
Year Built: 2002 | Country of Build: Singapore | Builder: ASL Shipyard Pte. Ltd. | Location of Yard: Singapore
Keel Laid: 4.9.2001 | Launch Date: 17.5.2002 | Date of Completion: 2.8.2002
GT: 294 | DWT: 105
LOA: 23.8 m | LPP: 22.50 m | Beam: 11 m | Depth: 4.5 m | Draught of Hull: 2.72 / 3.22 m | Max. Draught: 5 / 5.50 m
Main Engines: 2x Wärtsilä 8L26A | Total Power: 4800kW (6522bhp)
Propellers: 2x Voith 32R6/210-2.
Bollard Pull: 70 tonnes
Crew: 2
Speed: 12.4 knots