Union Grizzly

Union Grizzly in Antwerp.

In august 2007 the new tug Union Grizzly came to Antwerp.

The crew went to Tuzla in Turkey to get her.

After a few hard weeks away they brought the Union Grizzly to Antwerp.

Here she was made complete and a few days later she came in to action on the out side of the locks in the port.

Here is some info about this tug:

IMO number : 9397121
Name of ship : UNION GRIZZLY
Call Sign : OROL
Gross tonnage : 473
Type of ship : Tug
Year of build : 2007
Flag : Belgium
Status of ship : In Service

She has room for 10 crew members.

On top speed she can reach 13 knots.

main particulars:
Length overall (approx.): 32.00 m
Breadth, molded (approx.): 11.60 m
Deadweight measured in sea water, density: 1.025 t/m3
Gross Tonnage is less than on scantling draft: less than 500 grt

Complement: 10 persons
Design: Ramparts 3200

More infor about her and her sister "Union Kodiak" can be found on this great site:

http://www.tugspotters.com/tugs/fotos/nieuwbouw/nieuwbouw%20kodiak%20grizzly.htm

And now time for some nice shots of this fantastic tug working in Antwerp.

Special thanks to the crew on board who is always very helpfull in making great shots of her.