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Boojum Bay – Coastal Workboat & Tug

A capable coastal tug and workboat offering strong bollard pull, reliable single-screw propulsion with Kort nozzle and well-equipped accommodation for extended offshore operations.

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Boojum Bay

Boojum Bay is a single-screw workboat and tug built in 1965 in the Netherlands and refitted in 2015, certified to MECAL Workboat Category 2 for 60-mile offshore operation. Powered by a Kelvin TS8 diesel engine delivering 238.7 kW and 5-tonne bollard pull, she supports towing, project work and coastal marine operations. A large wheelhouse and below-deck accommodation with cabin, WC, shower and galley, alongside full navigation and communication systems, ensure dependable performance across coastal and offshore environments.

General

  • Type of Vessel: Single Screw, Workboat, Tug

  • Builder: J.Van De Glessen

  • Build Date: 1965, refitted 2015

  • Classification: UK Ship Registry / MECAL

  • Certification: Mecal Workboat Cat 2 (60 miles)

Dimensions

  • Length OA: 14.66m

  • Breadth OA: 4.26m

  • Moulded Depth: 1.64m

  • Draft: 1.83m

Propulsion & Performance

  • Cruising Speed: 9knts

  • Bollard Pull: 5t

  • Main Engine: Kelvin Diesel TS8

  • Total Power: 238.72kw

  • Propulsion: Single Screw with Kort Nozzle

Deck & Operational Equipment

  • Deck Capstan: 2 x coupling winches 1.5t SWL

  • Towing Hook: Remote 10t SWL quick release hook

  • Welding Set: Installed on request

  • Burning Set: Installed on request

Navigation & Communication

  • Searchlight: Fitted

  • Compass: Selser Major

  • Radar: Furuno FR1935 & Koden MD3404

  • GPS: Furuno GP39 & Furuno GP1650

  • Echo Sounder: Furuno FCV588

  • VHF Radios: Icom 323DSC & Sailor RT6210

Accomodation

  • Large Wheelhouse and day accommodation.

  • Below deck 1 x 4 person cabin, WC and shower, galley.

General

  • Type of Vessel: Single Screw, Workboat, Tug

  • Builder: J.Van De Glessen

  • Build Date: 1965, refitted 2015

  • Classification: UK Ship Registry / MECAL

  • Certification: Mecal Workboat Cat 2 (60 miles)

Dimensions

  • Length OA: 14.66m

  • Breadth OA: 4.26m

  • Moulded Depth: 1.64m

  • Draft: 1.83m

Propulsion & Performance

  • Cruising Speed: 9knts

  • Bollard Pull: 5t

  • Main Engine: Kelvin Diesel TS8

  • Total Power: 238.72kw

  • Propulsion: Single Screw with Kort Nozzle

Deck & Operational Equipment

  • Deck Capstan: 2 x coupling winches 1.5t SWL

  • Towing Hook: Remote 10t SWL quick release hook

  • Welding Set: Installed on request

  • Burning Set: Installed on request

Navigation & Communication

  • Searchlight: Fitted

  • Compass: Selser Major

  • Radar: Furuno FR1935 & Koden MD3404

  • GPS: Furuno GP39 & Furuno GP1650

  • Echo Sounder: Furuno FCV588

  • VHF Radios: Icom 323DSC & Sailor RT6210

Accomodation

  • Large Wheelhouse and day accommodation.

  • Below deck 1 x 4 person cabin, WC and shower, galley.

General

  • Type of Vessel: Single Screw, Workboat, Tug

  • Builder: J.Van De Glessen

  • Build Date: 1965, refitted 2015

  • Classification: UK Ship Registry / MECAL

  • Certification: Mecal Workboat Cat 2 (60 miles)

Dimensions

  • Length OA: 14.66m

  • Breadth OA: 4.26m

  • Moulded Depth: 1.64m

  • Draft: 1.83m

Propulsion & Performance

  • Cruising Speed: 9knts

  • Bollard Pull: 5t

  • Main Engine: Kelvin Diesel TS8

  • Total Power: 238.72kw

  • Propulsion: Single Screw with Kort Nozzle

Deck & Operational Equipment

  • Deck Capstan: 2 x coupling winches 1.5t SWL

  • Towing Hook: Remote 10t SWL quick release hook

  • Welding Set: Installed on request

  • Burning Set: Installed on request

Navigation & Communication

  • Searchlight: Fitted

  • Compass: Selser Major

  • Radar: Furuno FR1935 & Koden MD3404

  • GPS: Furuno GP39 & Furuno GP1650

  • Echo Sounder: Furuno FCV588

  • VHF Radios: Icom 323DSC & Sailor RT6210

Accomodation

  • Large Wheelhouse and day accommodation.

  • Below deck 1 x 4 person cabin, WC and shower, galley.

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Areas we service

Our vessels are available for hire across the UK, supporting marine projects on the Thames and London waterways, the South Coast and Medway, the Bristol Channel and ports throughout Devon and Cornwall. We regularly work across rivers, estuaries, harbours and coastal construction sites, with mobilisation to European locations also available for suitable projects.

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Frequently

Asked Questions

What is this vessel typically used for?

Boojum Bay is used for coastal towage, barge handling, project support and marine construction work requiring a compact tug with 5-tonne bollard pull.

Is the vessel supplied with crew?

Yes — Boojum Bay is supplied with qualified, certified crew.

What certification does this vessel hold?

Boojum Bay is certified to MECAL Workboat Cat 2, allowing operation up to 60 miles offshore.

What environments can this vessel operate in?

The vessel is suited to coastal waters, estuaries and harbours, providing reliable support for construction projects, small towage tasks and general marine operations.

What is this vessel typically used for?

Boojum Bay is used for coastal towage, barge handling, project support and marine construction work requiring a compact tug with 5-tonne bollard pull.

Is the vessel supplied with crew?

Yes — Boojum Bay is supplied with qualified, certified crew.

What certification does this vessel hold?

Boojum Bay is certified to MECAL Workboat Cat 2, allowing operation up to 60 miles offshore.

What environments can this vessel operate in?

The vessel is suited to coastal waters, estuaries and harbours, providing reliable support for construction projects, small towage tasks and general marine operations.

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Frequently

Asked Questions

What is this vessel typically used for?

Boojum Bay is used for coastal towage, barge handling, project support and marine construction work requiring a compact tug with 5-tonne bollard pull.

Is the vessel supplied with crew?

Yes — Boojum Bay is supplied with qualified, certified crew.

What certification does this vessel hold?

Boojum Bay is certified to MECAL Workboat Cat 2, allowing operation up to 60 miles offshore.

What environments can this vessel operate in?

The vessel is suited to coastal waters, estuaries and harbours, providing reliable support for construction projects, small towage tasks and general marine operations.

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Ready when you are.

For operated hire, barge hire or urgent mobilisation, get in touch with our MPH team.

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Ready when you are.

For operated hire, barge hire or urgent mobilisation, get in touch with our MPH team.

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Ready when you are.

For operated hire, barge hire or urgent mobilisation, get in touch with our MPH team.

Powering marine projects.

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Company number: 14020269

Registered Office Address: Unit 20 & 22b Dawlish Business Park, Dawlish, England, EX7 0NH

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Powering marine projects.

© Marine Plant Hire UK (LTD)

Company number: 14020269

Registered Office Address: Unit 20 & 22b Dawlish Business Park, Dawlish, England, EX7 0NH

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Group Companies

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Ancora Group Logo
Marine Infrastructure Services Logo
Hesselberg Erosion Protection Logo
Powering marine projects.

© Marine Plant Hire UK (LTD)

Company number: 14020269

Registered Office Address: Unit 20 & 22b Dawlish Business Park, Dawlish, England, EX7 0NH

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Group Companies

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Ancora Group Logo
Marine Infrastructure Services Logo
Hesselberg Erosion Protection Logo