Shipyard F. Cardama from Vigo has supplied the multipurpose vessel “Kwanza” to state organism Maritime and Port Institute of Angola.
The Project includes the design, engineering and building of three twins units, called “Kwanza”, “Chiloango” and “Giraul”.
Fluidmecanica has supplied the towing winch with the following characteristics:
- Cable capacity800 m (Ø50.3 mm)
- Pull (1st layer)25 ton
- Speed0-14 m/min
- Spooling gear
- Drum belt keeping force130 ton
Primer move is two hydraulic motors Poclain Hydraulics with high torque, low revolutions, directly coupled to shaft.
Furthermore the following items were supplied:
- Gear box/clutch for actuate the hydraulic pump of towing winch.
- Towing hook (SWL 75 ton)
- Hydraulic and pneumatic installation for towing winch and hook.
- Control panel for skimmers and flexible hoses
- Hydraulic installation for skimmers, crane and barrier drum.
