REBONAVE "Montevil" – Richard Dunston
Tugboat operated by REBONAVE moored next to Doca de Alcântara, Lisboa, in September 2015. This tugboat named "Montevil" and registered LX-123-RC, is built in England by Richard Dunston (Hessle) ¹ , completed in 1981, yard number H.924, and originally delivered to the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service under the name "Capable". Steel hull and superstructure. It has an overall length of 127.4 ft and is equipped with two 971 kW (1302 bhp) ² Ruston 6RKCM main engines and Voith-Schneider cycloidal drives , providing a tractive effort ³ of 30 tons. Water cannon, with remote control. Top speed is 10 knots. Established in 1989 and based in Setúbal , REBONAVE ⁴ provides towage services, maritime assistance and rescue operations. Here, we see the "Montevil" moored next to Doca de Alcântara, accompanied by the "Poseidon" operated by Reboport and the "Safado" (green stern) operated by Resistência (Grupo Lutamar). In the background, the car...