Lisboat "MH 2 Luar" – Navaltagus TB1204


Tour boat operated by Lisboat seen on the Tejo River in front of Cais da Ribeira das Naus in October 2019. This tour boat of the monohull type, named "MH 2 Luar" and registered LX-488-AL, is a Navaltagus ¹ TB1204, built in Portugal and completed in 2017. Steel hull. It has an overall length of 41 ft and can accommodate up to 54 passengers (54+2). It is equipped with two 101 kW (137 hp) Yanmar engines and fixed pitch propellers. Top speed is 11 knots. The "MH 2 Luar" is included in a series of four vessels delivered in 2017–2018 – "MH 1 Marujo" (sailor), "MH 2 Luar" (moonlight), "MH 3 Fadista" (fadista or fado singer) and "MH 4 Aurora" (dawn). "MH" comes from "Miracle Horizon". Possibly, in the Navaltagus nomenclature, "TB1204" indicates a "Tour Boat" with a length and beam of approximately "12" and "04" m.

Established in 2016 and based in Lisboa, Lisboat ² proposes sightseeing tours and special events on the Tejo River. Boarding takes place at Cais da Ribeira das Naus or at Cais da Princesa. Here, we see the "MH 2 Luar" approaching Cais da Ribeira das Naus for a brief stop, before continuing downstream to salute the Atlantic. The name "MH 2 Luar" (moonlight) perhaps evokes that magical light, so often found dancing on the waters of the Tejo River. ● 


Barco de turismo operado pela Lisboat visto no Rio Tejo em frente ao Cais da Ribeira das Naus em Outubro de 2019. Este barco de turismo do tipo monocasco, com o nome de "MH 2 Luar" e registado LX-488-AL, é um Navaltagus ¹ TB1204, construído em Portugal e completado em 2017. Casco em aço. Possui um comprimento total de 12,50 m e pode acomodar até 54 passageiros (54+2). Utiliza dois motores Yanmar de 101 kW (137 hp) e hélices de passo fixo. A velocidade máxima é de 11 nós. O "MH 2 Luar" está incluído numa série de quatro embarcações entregues em 2017–2018 – "MH 1 Marujo", "MH 2 Luar", "MH 3 Fadista" e "MH 4 Aurora". "MH" vem de "Miracle Horizon". Possivelmente, na nomenclatura da Navaltagus, "TB1204" indica um "Tour Boat" (barco turístico ou de turismo) com comprimento e boca de aproximadamente "12" e "04" m. 

Estabelecida em 2016 e baseada em Lisboa, a Lisboat ² propõe passeios turísticos e eventos especiais no Rio Tejo. Os embarques têm lugar no Cais da Ribeira das Naus ou no Cais da Princesa. Aqui, vemos o "MH 2 Luar" a aproximar-se do Cais da Ribeira das Naus para uma breve paragem, antes de continuar rio abaixo para saudar o Atlântico. O nome "MH 2 Luar" evoca talvez essa luz mágica, tantas vezes surpreendida a dançar sobre as águas do Rio Tejo. ●


¹  "Navaltagus – Reparação e Construção Naval, S.A.", Seixal, Portugal 
²  "Miracle Horizon, Lda.", Lisboa, Portugal, a company from the Grupo Barraqueiro. 


Lisboat 

Established in 2016 and based in Lisboa, Lisboat proposes sightseeing tours and special events on the Tejo River. ●

"TB1204" 

Name

Registration

Year

Built

MH 1 Marujo

 

LX-487-AL

MMSI 263673939

--

Navaltagus (Seixal)

2017

#?

MH 2 Luar

 

LX-488-AL

MMSI 263753590

--

Navaltagus (Seixal)

2017

#?

MH 3 Fadista ¹

 

LX-491-AL

MMSI 263752840

--

Navaltagus (Seixal)

2018

#?

MH 4 Aurora ¹

 

LX-492-AL

MMSI 263752850

--

Navaltagus (Seixal)

2018

#?


¹  Visually distinct from the first two vessels, certainly with technical improvements. 

Due additions or corrections are welcome.


● References 

Navaltagus | "Lancha Turística TB1204" data sheet
ShipSpotting | "MH 2 Luar" n/a
Wikipedia | "Tour boat"
Wikipedia | "Motorboat"
Wikipedia | "Lisboa"
Wikipedia | "Lisboa" pt-PT

1 kg → 2.205 lb avdp
1 t (metric) – 2204.623 pound (lb) (avdp) 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)
1 m → 3.281 ft 
1 nautical mile → 1.15078  mile → 1,852 km
1 kn or knot → 1.15078 mph → 1,852 km

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