Damen Shipyards launches a new vessel type in its ASD Tug series. The ASD Tug 2913 has been designed primarily as a highly manoeuvrable, powerful tug, ideally suited for busy harbours where space is limited. Petersen & Alpers (Germany) is the launching customer for the new tug, which will be delivered end 2014.
The new type answers market demand for more powerful tugs as vessels continue to get larger and for more spacious accommodation.
Launching Customer
Launching customer is German towage operator Petersen & Alpers. The new tug will be the second Damen tug in the fleet, following an ASD 2411. Through a previous joint venture via its affiliated company Towmar Baltic in Klaipeda with Smit, Petersen & Alpers also has experience with the Damen ASD 2810.
75 Tonnes Plus Bollard Pull
This new tug standard slots in between the Damen ASD Tug 2810 with a 60 tonnes bollard pull and the highly powerful offshore terminal ASD Tug 3212, which was recently introduced. The new compact tug has a bollard pull of 75-80 tonnes.
At 13 m wide, the vessel is very stable and very comfortable for the crew. The new type has push/pull capabilities and can be fitted with an aft winch as an option. It is the first Damen tug to have a double hull to comply with the latest safety regulations.
Damen has already started building the ASD 2913 for stock.
