Valiant (YT‑802) is a United States Navy Valiant-class harbor tug.[3]

Valiant (YT-802)
Tugboat Valiant is moored to a pier. A man at a lectern aboard the tugs peaks to an audience on the pier.
Rob Campbell, deputy program director of Navy Region Northwest Port Operations, delivers remarks during the activation ceremony for Navy tugboat Valiant (YT-802)
History
United States
Awarded10 September 2007
BuilderJ.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp.
Yard number248[1]
Launched25 July 2009
Acquired21 January 2010
In service9 February 2010
IdentificationIMO number8744303[2]
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeValiant-class harbor tug
Displacement
  • 453 long tons (460 t) (lt)
  • 581 long tons (590 t) (full)
Length90 ft (27 m) (LOA) 82 ft (25 m) (LWL)
Beam38 ft (12 m)
Draft14 ft (4.3 m)
Installed power2 × Caterpillar 3512C at 1,800 hp (1,300 kW) each
Propulsion2 × Schottel Model SRP 1012 z-drive
Speed12.4 knots (23.0 km/h; 14.3 mph) (trial)
Complement6

Construction and commissioning

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Valiant in Puget Sound in 2024

The contract for Valiant was awarded 10 September 2007. She was laid down by J.M. Martinac Shipbuilding Corp., Tacoma, Washington and launched 25 July 2009. Valiant was delivered to the Navy 21 January 2010.

Operational history

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Valiant is assigned to the Navy Region Northwest.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Martinac Shipbuilding, Tacoma WA". shipbuildinghistory.com. Retrieved 2017-09-08.
  2. ^ "VALIANT - 8744303". Maritime Connector. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  3. ^ Gaston, Jack (15 March 2010). "US Navy get their first new 'Z-Tech' tug". Maritime Journal. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  4. ^ Gauvin, Brian (3 July 2012). "New Navy tugs have the finesse, power for a wide range of duties". Professional Mariner. Retrieved 2012-07-27.