REBONAVE "Monforte" – Astilleros Zamakona


Tugboat operated by REBONAVE seen on the Tejo River moored next to Doca de Alcântara, Lisboa,  in July 2023. This tugboat, named "Monforte" and registered PT-104898-RC, is built in Spain by Astilleros Zamakona (Bilbao) ¹, completed in 1995 with yard number 319 and originally delivered to Remolcadores de Barcelona named "Montjoi". It has an overall length of 88.6 ft and is equipped with two 1325 kW (1801 hp) ² Ulstein Bergen KRMB-6 main engines and Schottel SRP 1010 ducted azimuth thrusters, providing a tractive effort ³ of 45 tons (mt). Two water/foam monitors. Top speed is 11 knots. 

Established in 1989 and based in Setúbal, REBONAVE ⁴ provides towage services, maritime assistance and rescue operations. In 2024 the fleet comprises 3 ocean-going tugs and 7 coastal tugs. Here, on a splendid summer day, we surprise the "Monforte" moored next to Doca de Alcântara, accompanied by the "Montevil". ● 


Rebocador operado pela REBONAVE visto no Rio Tejo atracado junto à Doca de Alcântara, Lisboa, em Julho de 2023. Este rebocador, com o nome de "Monforte" e registado PT-104898-RC, é construído em Espanha pelos Astilleros Zamakona (Bilbao) ¹, completado em 1995 com o número de construção 319 e originalmente entregue aos Remolcadores de Barcelona com o nome de "Montjoi". Tem um comprimento total de 27 m e está equipado com duas máquinas principais Ulstein Bergen KRMB-6 de 1325 kW (1801 hp) ² e propulsores azimutais Schottel SRP 1010 com tubeira, disponibilizando um esforço de tracção ³ de 45 toneladas (tm). Dois monitores de água/espuma. A velocidade máxima é de 11 nós.

Estabelecida em 1989 e baseada em Setúbal, a REBONAVE ⁴ disponibiliza serviços de reboque, assistência marítima e operações de resgate. Em 2024 a frota compreende 3 rebocadores oceânicos e 7 rebocadores costeiros. Aqui, num esplêndido dia de Verão, surpreendemos o "Monforte" atracado junto à Doca de Alcântara, acompanhado pelo "Montevil". ●


¹  "Astilleros Zamakona, S.A.", Bilbao, Spain.
²  2× 1325 kW (1801,5 hp) = 2650 kW (3603 hp)  
³  In maritime context, "Bollard pull".
⁴  "REBONAVE – Reboques e Assistência Naval, S.A.", Setúbal, Portugal  


REBONAVE  
Established in 1989 and based in Setúbal, REBONAVE provides towage services, maritime assistance and rescue operations. In 2024 the fleet comprises 3 ocean-going tugs and 7 coastal tugs. ●

Name

Registration

OL/TS

Built

Montjoi ¹

Monforte

PT-104898-RC

IMO 9071246

27 m

11 kn

Astilleros Zamakona (Bilbao)

1995

#319

¹  Originally delivered to Remolcadores de Barcelona, S. A.

Due additions or corrections are welcome. 



On this splendid summer day in 2023, we find the tugboat "Monforte" moored next to Doca de Alcântara, with its bow facing the mobile (or rotating) bridge of Rocha do Conde de Óbidos. In the background, the research vessel "Mário Ruivo", operated by Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera. Further on, a crane manufactured in Alverca, Portugal, by Mague. In the image below, the "Monforte" looking great. ●  

Neste esplêndido dia de Verão em 2023, encontramos o rebocador "Monforte" atracado junto à Doca de Alcântara, com a proa virada para a ponte móvel (ou rotativa) da Rocha do Conde de Óbidos. Em segundo plano, o navio de pesquisa "Mário Ruivo", operado pelo Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera. Mais adiante, um guindaste fabricado em Alverca, Portugal, pela Mague. Na imagem abaixo, o “Monforte” com um excelente aspecto. ●



● References 

Wikipedia | "Astilleros Zamakona"
Wikipedia | "Bergen Engines" 
Wikipedia | "Ulstein Group"
Ingenieria Naval | "Tablas Remolcadores" April 2005  
Wikipedia | "Schottel"
ShipSpotting | "Monforte"  
Wikipedia | "Azimuth thruster"
Wikipedia | "Z-drive"
Wikipedia | "Ducted propeller"
Wikipedia | "Bollard pull"
Wikipedia | "Setúbal"
Wikipedia | "Setúbal" pt-PT 
Wikipedia | "Lisboa"
Wikipedia | "Lisboa" pt-PT
Wikipedia | "Port of Lisbon"
Wikipedia | "Porto de 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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