PROTUG 42 is a Tug built in 1977 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 49th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 203 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 271. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. PROTUG 42 is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026.
PROTUG 42 is a Tug vessel. It was built in 1977 and is currently in its 49th year of service.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 271. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 203 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 January 2026. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2024 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 9 December 2024.
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