Steelcom Electronics provided a full package of state of the art electronic navigation and communication equipment as part of a new commercial tug built by Shipco Marine Constructors for Rio Tinto

• A package was designed by Steelcom Electronics to comply with international regulations for off shore vessels.

• Steelcom Electronics, in conjunction with our supply partners, specified, supplied, installed and commissioned a full package of state of the art electronic navigation and communication equipment which fulfilled the customer’s requirements.
• This package utilises the latest in electronics, combining several different specialist solutions from different manufacturers to fulfill the requirements.

• The vessel, an ocean-going heavy tug with specialist Nigata steering systems required a technically challenging solution for automatic steering. Steelcom Electronics’ engineers were able to specify and install a system which met all requirements.
• Integration of on-board alarm systems to allow unmanned alarm watch.
• Multi station PA/intercom system catering for both on-deck and engine room communication where clarity of communication is imperative.
• Distribution of navigation information to multiple stations for compliance.
• Full system compliance with international standards.

• This vessel is the second built for Rio Tinto by Whangarei-based Shipco Marine Constructors Ltd. Rio Tinto is very pleased with the build and performance of both vessels.
• Bollard pull and performance exceeded specification.
• This project demonstrates the ability of New Zealand shipbuilding teams to build a quality vessel in New Zealand which is competitively priced and outperforms identical builds from overseas yards.