APL "Ametista" – Damen Shipyards Gorinchem


Multi-purpose work vessel operated by Administração do Porto de Lisboa (APL) seen on the Tejo River, Lisboa, next to the Navalrocha shipyard, in December 2013. This multi-purpose work vessel, named "Ametista" and registered LX-59-EST, is built in The Netherlands by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem (Gorinchem) ¹, completed in 1996, yard number 3028. Originally used in the construction work on the Vasco da Gama Bridge. After the work was completed, it was transferred to the Lisbon Port Authority in 1999. Steel hull and superstructure. It has a total length of 62.3 ft and is equipped with a crane with a capacity of up to 18 t. A representative of the Multi Cat family of work vessels developed by Damen, the peculiar "Ametista" can be seen on the Tejo River performing various navigation support roles. Here, we see it in the Port of Lisbon, next to the Navalrocha shipyard. ● 


Embarcação de trabalho multifuncional operada pela Administração do Porto de Lisboa (APL) vista no Rio Tejo, Lisboa, junto ao estaleiro da Navalrocha, em Dezembro de 2013. Esta embarcação de trabalho multifuncional, com o nome de "Ametista" e registada LX-59-EST, é construída nos Países Baixos pelos Damen Shipyards Gorinchem (Gorinchem) ¹, completada em 1996, número de construção 3028. Utilizada originalmente nos trabalhos de construção da Ponte Vasco da Gama. Findos os trabalhos, terá sido transferida em 1999 para a Administração do Porto de Lisboa. Casco e superestrutura em aço. Tem um comprimento total de 19 m e está equipada com uma grua com capacidade até 18 t. Representante da família de embarcações de trabalho Multi Cat desenvolvida pela Damen, a peculiar "Ametista" pode ser vista no Rio Tejo em diversas funções de apoio à navegação. Aqui, vemo-la no Porto de Lisboa, junto ao estaleiro da Navalrocha. ● 


¹  "Damen Shipyards Gorinchem", Gorinchem, The Netherlands.


 APL – Administração do Porto de Lisboa

Name

Registration

Year

Built

Ametista

Multi-purpose work vessel

LX-59-EST

IMO 9080833

 

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Damen Shipyards Gorinchem (Gorinchem, The Netherlands)

1996

#3028


References

Wikipedia | "Port of Lisbon"
Wikipedia | "Damen Shipyards Group"
Damen | "Multi Cat 1908" data sheet 
ShipSpotting | "Ametista"
Wikipedia | "Tugboat"
Wikipedia | "Pusher (boat)"
Wikipedia | "Multi-purpose vessel"
Wikipedia | "Lisboa"  

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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