Tug Blackadder. Lyttleton NZ. Replacing the 25 year-old Godley, designed by Robert Allan of Vancouver, built by Titan Marine Engineering at Auckland and named after the Rugby player Todd Blackadder, the metre, $7 million, Blackadder was the most powerful harbour tug in New Zealand when she arrived at Lyttelton in September, 2002 Powered by twin Caterpillar Diesels, she's driven by Rolls-Royce Azimuthing stern thrusters. Operated by two crew, the tug has a small pantry and mess area in the wheelhouse, with two staterooms and a spacious lounge below the main deck.

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