On May 18, the first high-powered full circle swinging tug "Andong No 1" built by the Dandong Shipbuilding Industry Corporation was delivered to the Dandong Port Group. It is the biggest tug built in Dandong, Liaoning province.
The tug boat began construction on October 11 2011 and was completely built in seven months. It is 37.2 meters long and 11 meters wide with endurance of 1,000 nautical miles. The fastest speed of the tug can reach 13.2 nautical miles per hour. With world advanced technology and facilities, the tug is able to drag ultra large vessels, effectively improving offshore operations, fire control and salvage of the Dandong Port.
"Andong No 1" was officially put into use on May 19, 2012.
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