SVITZER MYALL
Vessel Identification
| Field |
Data |
| Vessel Name |
Svitzer Myall |
| MMSI |
503625000 |
| IMO Number |
9317896 |
| Call Sign |
VHDJ |
| Vessel Type |
Tug |
| Flag State |
Australia |
Specifications
| Field |
Data |
| Gross Tonnage |
495 GT |
| Deadweight |
200 DWT |
| Length Overall |
30.4 m |
| Beam |
11.5 m |
| Draught |
5.5 m |
| Year Built |
2005 |
Propulsion
| Field |
Data |
| Propulsion Type |
Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) |
| Bollard Pull |
~50 tonnes |
Shipyard
| Field |
Data |
| Builder |
Cheoy Lee Shipyards |
| Country of Build |
China |
| Year Delivered |
2005 |
Owner / Operator
| Field |
Data |
| Owner |
Svitzer Australia Pty Ltd |
| Operator |
Svitzer Australia Pty Ltd |
| Parent Company |
Svitzer (A.P. Møller-Mærsk Group) |
| Headquarters |
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field |
Data |
| AIS Class |
Class A |
| AIS Transponder |
Fitted |
| GMDSS |
Fitted |
Operating Region
| Field |
Data |
| Primary Region |
Australia |
| Known Port Operations |
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Operational Waters |
Coastal / Port Waters, Australia |
Vessel Description
Svitzer Myall is an Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) harbour tug operated by Svitzer Australia, a subsidiary of the global towage and marine services company Svitzer, which is part of the A.P. Møller-Mærsk Group.
Built in 2005 by Cheoy Lee Shipyards in China, the vessel is designed for harbour towage, escort, and berthing/unberthing assistance operations. The ASD configuration provides excellent manoeuvrability, allowing the tug to push or pull from any direction without repositioning — a critical capability in confined port environments.
The vessel is primarily deployed in Newcastle, New South Wales, one of Australia's busiest coal export ports, where she assists with the safe transit of bulk carriers and other large vessels through the harbour and to berth. She operates under the Australian flag and complies with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) regulations.
Note: Some technical specifications may vary from official records. Cross-reference with AMSA, Lloyd's Register, or IHS Markit for verified data.