GONDAN Shipbuilders has placed a second order for hybrid-capable azimuth propulsion units from Finnish propulsion specialist Steerprop. The units will be installed on a new high-performance tugboat for Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi.

The new tugboat for Østensjø Rederi will be equipped with two Steerprop SP 50 W D dual-end azimuth units. (Image credit: Skipsteknisk/Østensjø Rederi)

The order follows an earlier contract for a vessel of similar scope announced in February this year. The first sister vessel is under construction at Gondan Shipbuilders to a tug design ST933 by naval architect Skipsteknisk.…