Norwegian offshore shipowner and operator Østensjø Rederi has signed a newbuild contract with Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Gondán for the construction of a next-gen offshore tug.
The newbuild, a Skipsteknisk ST 933 design, will be the largest and most powerful tug in Østensjø’s fleet. It is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2028.
With a bollard pull of 150 tonnes, a DP-2 dynamic positioning system, and a comprehensive winch package, the tug will be able to perform complex tasks, supporting high operational flexibility.
It is equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system for fuel-efficient operations, as well as being prepared for methanol fuel. The vessel will be able to accommodate 14 crew members.
“Building on our extensive experience from tug operations, we have focused on developing a tug that delivers both the capacity and reliability required for offshore tug operations, meeting the demands of tomorrow,” said Kristian Helland Vea, CEO of Østensjø Rederi.
