A New Compact Escort Tug for Ostensjo

The delivery of the new Voith escort tug Velox represents a number of firsts for the owner, designer, shipyard and propulsion system manufacturer. Handed over to Ostensjo Rederi of Haugesund on 15 February, the vessel is a product of the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Gondan SA of Figueras, Asturias.

The underwater hull form is unique and includes a bulbous bow, sponsons and bilge keels.

The delivery of the new Voith escort tug Velox represents a number of firsts for the owner, designer, shipyard and propulsion system manufacturer. Handed over to Ostensjo Rederi of Haugesund on 15 February, the vessel is a product of the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Gondan SA of Figueras, Asturias.