First two of six head for Port Hedland

The RAL-designed tugs are configured for escort towing over the bow (RAL)

BHP Billiton’s towage operation at Port Hedland, Western Australia has taken delivery of Iron Kestrel and Iron Corella, the first two of a six vessel RAstar class escort tug order.

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