mt FLYING FOAM

mt FLYING FOAM
built by Ferguson Shipbuilders Port Glasgow,
Yard No 435
Engines by Nydqvist & Holm A/B
Last Name: NUVOLA ROSSA
Port of Registry: Glasgow
Propulsion: Polar MN16 type oil 2SA 6cy (340x570)1300bhp with flexible coupling and sr reverse gear / 12 knots / Max Bunker Capacity 30tons Diesel Oil / Generating Plant - 2 x 20kW@220VDC
Launched: Thursday, 07/06/1962
Built: 1962
Ship Type: Tug
Ship's Role: Harbour towage/berthing assistance
Tonnage: 184 grt
Length: 110 feet 11
Breadth: 25 feet 10
Draught: 10 feet 3.5
Owner History:
1962-74 Clyde Shipping Company Glasgow
1974-81 Clyde Shipping (Tugs) Ltd Glasgow
1981 -97 Medit SpA Italy
1997 Rimorchiatori Siciliani S.r.l Italy
Status: Active -

Remarks: Still listed in Equasis (2006).

Laid down 20/11/1961, Completed 13/08/1962. 1990 Malcuth S.r.l. appointed as managers.

With thanks to Ian Buxton for correction of launch date

Previous update by Paul Strathdee
Photo supplied by the Joe McMillan Collection
Previous update by Colin Campbell
Previous update by Gavin Stewart

Last updated: by Bruce Biddulph from the original records by Stuart Cameron




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