VB KOALA

VB KOALA (IMO: 9502714) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Belgium flag. It has an overall length of 108 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 205546000
• IMO: 9502714
• Call Sign: ORPF
• Flag: Belgium
• Vessel Type: Tug
• AIS Type: Tug

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 299 GT
• Deadweight: 103 DWT
• Length Overall: 28.7 m
• Beam: 10.5 m
• Draft: 4.5 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: approximately 50 tonnes
• Engine Configuration: Twin azimuthing thrusters

Shipyard

• Builder: Damen Shipyards
• Vessel Series: Damen ASD Tug 2810
• Year Built: 2010

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB)
• Operator: Euronav / CMB group operations
• Home Port: Antwerp, Belgium

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Port of Antwerp, Belgium
• Operations: Harbour towage, ship assist, berthing and unberthing operations within the Port of Antwerp and surrounding Belgian waterways

Vessel Description

The vessel is an Azimuth Stern Drive harbour tug built to the Damen ASD 2810 design, a widely deployed platform known for its compact dimensions combined with high bollard pull performance. The ASD configuration provides exceptional manoeuvrability, enabling the tug to operate effectively in confined port environments. Registered under the Belgian flag and based in the Port of Antwerp, the vessel supports ship-handling operations for large ocean-going vessels calling at one of Europe's busiest seaports. The Damen ASD 2810 series is recognised for its robust construction, operational reliability, and compliance with applicable international maritime safety and environmental regulations.