Svitzer Newton (IMO: 9819246) is a Tug that was built in 2018 and is operating in the Port of Newcastle Australia.
Her carrying capacity is 78 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 4.8 meters. Her length overall is 24 meters and her width is 12 meters.
Svitzer Maitland is a Tug that was built in 2006 and is operating in the Port of Newcastle Australia.
Her carrying capacity is 218 t DWT and her current draught is reported to be 4.8 meters. Her length overall is 30.3 meters and her width is 11.5 meters.
HMAS Newcastle FFG 06 arrived in Newcastle Harbour today for what will probably be its final visit before decommissioning.
We arrived early and spent a relaxing afternoon walking on the foreshore. We had a very nice steak pie at Harry’s Cafe De-Wheels and an ice cream from across the road. The foreshore was a very pleasant backdrop to sit and eat lunch next to.
While eating we watched the coal ships coming and going and had a great view of Nobby’s Headland. Then we walked up to Nobby’s Surfhouse and had a nice coffee until the ship was due.
HMAS Newcastle arrived around 3:30PM, to a large crowd all along the break water and foreshore.
An in all a very relaxing afternoon.
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