Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the first vessel in its new ASD Tug 2913 class to German towage company Petersen & Alpers.
The 2913 has been developed in response to demand from operators for more powerful tugs capable of handling today’s ever larger vessels. As well as having a bollard pull of 80 tonnes and total power of 5050 BKw, the new tug is just 29 metres in length and highly manoeuvrable, making it ideal for operations in busy harbours where space is limited.
Double Hull
The ASD 2913 has accommodation for ten personnel across six cabins and with a beam of 13 metres is very stable. It also has push/pull capabilities and can be fitted with an aft winch as an option. It is the first Damen tug to be built with a double hull so as to comply with the latest safety regulations.
Named the Michel, the ASD 2913 will be deployed in and around Hamburg.
