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Damen delivers Europe’s first fully electric tug to Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Six new RSD Tugs 2513 to play role in port’s green fleet renewal plans Damen Shipyards Group has delivered six RSD Tugs 2513 to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium. The delivery consists of five RSD Tugs 2513 and one RSD-E Tug 2513 – the first …
Dec 2, 2024 / Curious
Six Tugs Named in Port of Leith Ceremony
At a special dedication ceremony at the Port of Leith this week, six tugs were given a traditional marine blessing with their godmothers present. They form part of the large fleet of tugs and work boats operated by Targe Towing Limited, a wholly …
Oct 7, 2024 / Vessels
Damen signs with Western Coast Port Services for six ASD Tugs
On June 25th, at a ceremony held at Albwardy Damen in the UAE, Damen Shipyards Group signed a landmark contract On June 25th, at a ceremony held at Albwardy Damen in the UAE, Damen Shipyards Group signed a landmark contract with Western Coast Port …
Jul 17, 2024 / Curious
First Robert Allan Ltd Tugs Delivered In The Philippines
Robert Allan Ltd. has announced that YT 027 and AT 010, a RAmparts 2700 and RAmparts 3000-W respectively were successfully delivered to the owner, the Philippine Navy, in May 2024. The newly completed tugs were built at Josefa Slipways Inc. in Sual, …
Jun 24, 2024 / Curious
Thordon Secures Contract to Retrofit Tailshaft Bearings Across Panama Fleet of 32 Tugs
Thordon Bearings has secured a significant contract to convert the rubber tailshaft bearings across an entire fleet of Panama-operating tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats to water-lubricated polymer bearings. The agreement with the unnamed operator …
Jun 12, 2024 / Curious
LR award AiP to CMB.TECH and Damen for hydrogen tug solution
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued CMB.TECH and Damen with approval in principle (AiP) for a hydrogen solution that will be installed on four new Damen ASD tugs. The dual-fuel hydrogen ASD Tugs 2812 FF-H2, with 80-tonnes bollard pull, meet the most …
May 27, 2024 / Curious
Thordon Secures Contract to Retrofit Tailshaft Bearings Across Panama Fleet of 32 Tugs
Thordon Bearings has secured a significant contract to convert the rubber tailshaft bearings across an entire fleet of Panama-operating tugs, pilot vessels, and workboats to water-lubricated polymer bearings. The agreement with the unnamed operator …
May 23, 2024 / Curious
Indian Register of Shipping classed tugs – Sonalika and Sarovar launched in Kakinada
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading classification society, announces the successful launch of two sister vessels, Sonalika and Sarovar, at the San Marine yard in Kakinada. The 34m long tugs are part of a four-vessel contract. Launched …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
Flawless towing assistance in the port of Rotterdam to the British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales
Straight away from Norway, the ship was returning from “Steadfast Defender 24”, one of NATO’s largest military exercises since the Cold War. one of the largest military exercises organised by NATO since the Cold War. Following the successful …
Mar 21, 2024 / Curious
Damen to deliver two ASD Tugs 3010 ICE to Norway’s BOA Group
On February 20th Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with BOA Group for two ASD Tugs 3010 ICE On February 20th Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with BOA Group for two ASD Tugs 3010 ICE. Due to Damen’s practice of constructing vessels in …
Mar 11, 2024 / Curious