VB STRATHDON

VB STRATHDON (IMO: 9381794) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 105 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

VB Strathdon

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 235059525
• IMO: 9381794
• Call Sign: 2AGW8
• Flag State: United Kingdom
• Vessel Type: Tug
• AIS Type: Tug

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 365 GT
• Length Overall: 32.5 m
• Beam: 11.5 m
• Draught: 5.5 m
• Hull Material: Steel
• Year Built: 2008

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD)
• Bollard Pull: Approximately 60 tonnes
• Drive Configuration: Twin Azimuth Thrusters

Shipyard

• Builder: Astilleros Armon
• Country of Build: Spain
• Year of Delivery: 2008

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Svitzer
• Operator: Svitzer Marine Limited
• Registered Owner Address: United Kingdom

Operating Region

• Primary Area: United Kingdom coastal and port waters
• Known Ports of Operation: Aberdeen Harbour, Scotland
• Operational Category: Harbour and coastal towage

Vessel Description

VB Strathdon is a twin-screw ASD harbour tug operating under the Svitzer fleet in the United Kingdom. Built in 2008 by the Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Armon, the vessel is designed for port towage, escort duties, and ship-handling operations. The ASD configuration provides a high degree of manoeuvrability, making the vessel well-suited for confined harbour environments such as Aberdeen Harbour. The tug operates under the British flag and is managed by Svitzer Marine Limited, one of the leading global towage operators. Her design reflects modern tug standards, incorporating robust azimuth thruster technology to deliver high bollard pull performance in both ahead and astern directions.