SVITZER [UK] LIMITED
In April 2007 the Adsteam UK operation, with the exception of the Liverpool fleet, was taken over by Svitzer [UK] Limited, a Danish company. Those of the Adsteam Gravesend fleet which came under Svitzer control were :-
ADSTEAM ANGLIA: ADSTEAM MERCIA: ADSTEAM REDBRIDGE: ADSTEAM SURREY: ADSTEAM SUSSEX: ADSTEAM TRIMLEY: LADY CECILIA.
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SVITZER LACEBY
Built 1990 by McTay marine Ltd, Bromborough. YN90. FiFi tug. L30.6m. B11.5m. D3.4m. 364grt. 4730bhp. 2x 6cyl Ruston 6RK270M diesel engines. 2x Voith units. Speed 12.5 knots. BP53t. Acquired 2007. ON709339. IMO8919178. Callsign MMHH9.
12-1990 Delivered to Humber Tugs Ltd, Immingham, named Lady Anya. 199? owners Adsteam Humber Ltd. 12-2005 Renamed Adsteam Laceby. 4-2007 Owners Svitzer UK Ltd. 1-2008 Renamed Svitzer Laceby.
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SVITZER VICTORY
Built 2000 by Oceanfast Marine Pty Ltd, Fremantle WA. Completed by Northport Engineering Ltd., Whangerei NZ. L33m. B11.5m. D5.4m. 495grt. 4894bhp. 2x 6cyl Daihatsu 6DKM-28F diesel engines. 2x Z-peller units +nozzle. Speed 13kn, bp 63t. ON 907482. IMO 9193020. Callsign MBQP9
19-5-2000 Delivered to Howard Smith Ltd, Melbourne, named Gurrong. 2002 Owners Adsteam Marine Ltd., Melbourne. 4-2003 Transferred to Adsteam Towage Ltd., Gravesend . 2005 Renamed Adsteam Victory. 2007 Owners Svitzer UK Ltd. 2008 Renamed Svitzer Victory. 2-1-2008 Assisted container ship LT Cortesia aground on Varne Bank.
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