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Damen RSD Tug 2513 named Med Aldebaran in Tug Malta ceremony
On December 4th, Tug Malta held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel On December 4th, Tug Malta held a naming ceremony for its latest vessel, a Damen RSD Tug 2513, in Malta. During a celebration attended by the Prime Minister of Malta Robert …
Dec 5, 2024 / Vessels
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
Sanmar delivers powerful escort tug to long-term client P&O Maritime Logistics
Sanmar has delivered a high-performance, technologically advanced escort tug to our long-term client P&O Maritime Logistics. Based on the exclusive-to-Sanmar, RAstar 2900SX design from Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd and known as …
Nov 12, 2024 / Curious
SAFEEN Group Achieves Guinness World Record™️ for Most Powerful Electric Tugboat
SAFEEN Group, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, in collaboration with DAMEN Shipyards Group, has announced that it has achieved a Guinness World Records™️ title for Most Powerful Electric tugboat. The record was set by …
Nov 12, 2024 / Curious
Daito Corporation Has Decided to Build an Electric Tugboat
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) announced on Friday that Daito Corporation (Daito), its consolidated subsidiary, has decided to build an electric tugboat, an electric vessel (EV) powered by a large-capacity lithium-ion battery. Today, …
Nov 11, 2024 / Vessels
Damen ASD Tug 3212 Multratug 36 is the newest addition to Multraship’s fleet
Multraship Towage & Salvage held a christening ceremony on Friday, 1 November Multraship Towage & Salvage held a christening ceremony on Friday, 1 November, to name their newest tug Multratug 36, at their home port of Terneuzen, the …
Nov 5, 2024 / Vessels
KOTUG International and Maritalia S.A. secure major marine services contract for bp’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project
After a thorough and competitive tender process, KOTUG International B.V. (‘KOTUG’) and its local Senegalese partner Maritalia S.A. have been selected by bp and its project partners, Kosmos Energy, and National Oil Companies Société des Pétroles du …
Nov 4, 2024 / Curious
Alewijnse and Damen partner on world's first ship to combine ocean research and drone deployment
Alewijnse has secured a prestigious new contract from Damen Shipyards for the complete electrical installation of an ultra-modern, multifunctional vessel for the Portuguese Navy. This groundbreaking ship will be the first in the world to combine …
Oct 15, 2024 / Naval
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 WUZ Port and Maritime for ASD Tug 2111
New compact tug will be eighth Damen vessel to operate in Polish company’s fleet On 12 September, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with WUZ Port and Maritime for an ASD Tug 2111. The vessel will be the eighth Damen tug operated by the Polish …
Sep 25, 2024 / Vessels