The Navy reports that its first Yard Tug (YT) 808 class vessel was successfully launched at the Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) shipyard, in Anacortes, Wash., on May 16.
The YT 808 vessels are designed after the Navy’s existing YT 802 Valiant-class tugs and built to commercial ABS standards. The 90 foot x 38 foot tugs will have a top speed of approximately 11.7 knots and a bollard pull of approximately 40 metric tons allowing them to effectively perform towing and ship-handling duties for...
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