Cargo VesselsPast and PresentTug

MV Thor (Tug) – Past and Present

IMO Number: 8942826

MV Thor

© Marcus S

© Marcus S (Emden, 04/11/2023)

Steel screw CPP motor vessel built in 1998 by Hvide Sande Boatyard, Denmark (Yard no 88) as a Special Purpose vessel/Tug.

Technical Data

  • Length: 20.9 m (overall) 20.15m
  • Breadth of Hull: 6.6 m
  • Draught: 3.3 4 m (maximum)
  • Tonnage: 84.3 gross/25.2 net
  • Engines: 1 x Mitsubishi S12R-MPTA diesel
  • Power: 882 Kw/1200 bHP
  • Speed: 12.0 knots (max)
  • Bollard Pull: 17 tonnes
  • Deck Crane: 14 TM
  • Towing winch: 500 metre Ø 32 mm wire, break load 73 ts.
  • Call sign: OZPS2
  • MMSI Number: 219996000
  • IMO Number: 8942826
  • Registry: Hanstholm/Denmark 🇩🇰

Current AIS Location


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History

November 1998: Delivered as THOR to Registered owner: Hanstholm Bugerservice A/S, Hanstholm, Denmark.

© Patrick Hill © Patrick Hill

© Patrick Hill (Hull, 04/07/2020)

February 6th 2025: Arrived at Dover.

© Mike Jackson

© Mike Jackson

February 12th 2025: Anticipated departure for Denmark towing CHARLOTTE HOJ (Ex DAVID CHURCH (Dredger)).

February 12th 2025: Left Dover for Denmark, with tow.

© Dave Standen

🆕 © Dave Standen (Courtesy of Port of Dover) (Dover, 12/02/2025)

All information is believed to be correct, and no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. All items included in this article are subject to © copyright. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking: Patrick Hill and Marcus S for their assistance in producing this feature.

Article © Nigel Thornton and Ray Goodfellow (Dover Ferry Photos Group)

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