Dear Sir or Madame,

We are writing to express our interest in procuring two deck-mounted Azimuth thrusters for one of our flat deck self-propelled barges, which operates on inland waterways, specifically a freshwater lake navigating a daily distance of 130 km. We trust you can provide us with the ideal solution to meet our propulsion needs, specifically, a minimum of 15 knots as the maximum speed and a constant 12 knots as the working speed given the vessel's dimensions.
Additionally, we would like to explore the possibility of equipping the two units with Weichai engines.

Below, we have provided essential details about our self-propelled barge to assist you in making the most suitable recommendation. We kindly request that you furnish us with a quotation that encompasses the cost of the thrusters, as well as the associated transportation charges to deliver the equipment to our location in Kampala, Uganda, via Mombasa, Kenya.

Details of the Self-Propelled Barge:

Type: Flat Deck Self-Propelled Barge
Displacement (Empty): 180 T
Displacement (at Maximum Capacity): 340 T
Payload Capacity: 160 T
Length Overall (LoA): 34.00 meters
LWL: 33.00 meters
Breadth: 9.03 meters
Depth: 1.60 meters
Draft (empty): 0.73 meters
Stern: Flat Transom (No Cavity)
Bow: Raked
Hull: Box Type - Flat Bottom

Should you require any additional information or specifications to facilitate your recommendation, please do not hesitate to contact us. We place a high value on your expertise and eagerly await your proposal and quotation, which should encompass all costs involved in the delivery process.

Kindly provide us with your most competitive pricing and lead time, along with any warranty or service agreements that may be applicable. Furthermore, if you have any relevant technical documentation or product catalog, we would greatly appreciate receiving those as well.

We look forward to your proposal, and we are open to discussing any further details or arranging a meeting to finalize the procurement process.

Thank you for considering our request, and we look forward to your reply.

Rafael Ghenu
Group Technical Director
Semliki Rift Group of Companies