TB HOPE (IMO 9705835)

TB HOPE is a Tug built in 2013 and flying the Bangladesh flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 137 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 180. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor assistance operations. TB HOPE is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the Singapore Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.

Frequently asked questions

What is the vessel type and age of TB HOPE?

TB HOPE is a Tug built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.

What are the engine specifications for TB HOPE?

The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 1,518 kW of power. This power output supports its operational requirements as a tug.

What are the dimensions of TB HOPE?

The vessel has a recorded beam of 8.2 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 180 and a deadweight tonnage of 137 metric tonnes.

Where has TB HOPE been recently observed?

The vessel has been spotted in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the Singapore Strait. These areas represent its recent geographic operational profile.

What is the PSC inspection history for TB HOPE?

No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.

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