Asterix (tug)
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Asterix |
| Owner: | Østensjø Rederi |
| Operator: | Solent Towage Ltd |
| Builder: | Damen Stan |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | STu 1205 |
| Length: | 13.08m |
| Beam: | 5.28m |
| Draught: | 1.87m |
| Installed power: | 601bhp |
| Propulsion: | Diesel |
| Speed: | 9.5knots |
Asterix is a tug operating in Southampton Water. She is a 13.08m STu 1205 built by Damen Stan and is one of a pair of tugs delivered to Fawley Refinery in 2014.[1]
2015 incident
On 31 March 2015, she capsized at Fawley[2] in strong winds[3] and sank.[4] Both crew were rescued.[5] Her successful salvage was announced on 12 April 2015.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "New Asterix and Ibex for Solent Towage". Maritime Journal. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ Pearson, Rebecca (31 March 2015). "Two in hospital after tug boat drama in Southampton Water". Southern Daily Echo. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ Walton, Gregory (31 March 2015). "Weather to calm for Easter Weekend after gales capsize tug". Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ "NOTICE TO MARINERS No 21(T) of 2015 Port of Southampton – Tug Asterix Position and Intentions for Recovery – April 2015" (PDF). 2 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ↑ "Two rescued from sinking Fawley Esso refinery tug boat". BBC. 31 March 2015.
- ↑ "Esso Oil Refinery Tug Salvage". MMC Diving Services. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
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