Twelfth Z-Tech tug for Panama Canal

Almost identical in configuration to the eight vessels previously constructed for ACP (the Panama Canal Authority), the latest batch of thirteen are powered by larger GE 12V228 engines. These larger engines increase bollard pull capabilities to 65tonnes, from 60tonnes previously.

Z-Tech series tugs are typically operated by a captain and crew of eight, although accommodation arrangements vary slightly, depending on operator preferences.

27.4 m long and 11.5 m broad Cheoy Lee Z-Tech 6500 tugs for Panama are built to Lloyds Register of Shipping class, with the class notation LR +100AN Tug, +LMC UMS for service in the Panama Canal and approaches.