The demands of escalating vessel traffic in the Adriatic port of Trieste have resulted in the delivery of two Damen RSD Tugs 2513 to Italy-based Tripmare.
Damen Shipyards Group has tailored the proven, standard design of its RSD Tug 2513 for its client, including FiFi1 notation, oil recovery capabilities and a third generator, and has prepared the vessels for IMO Tier III compliance with the in-house developed Damen Marine NOX Reduction System.
Tripmare reached out to Damen in order to increase its capabilities in line with the growing size of vessels calling at the port. This includes MSC’s ultra-large 24,000 container ship Nicola Mastro. The new tugs will replace an existing tractor tug, and an ASD Tug in the Tripmare fleet.
The RSD Tug 2513 combines elements from both tractor and ASD tugs in one vessel, enabling an ‘always bow first’ operation. The vessel offers exceptional manoeuvrability, the result of in-depth, in-house engineering and extensive model tests. A significant contributor to this aspect of the performance of the RSD Tug 2513 is the Damen patented Twin Fin skeg, which ensures outstanding course keeping and stability during operations.
Alberto Cattaruzza, CEO of Tripmare, said, "We are proud to introduce this modern, powerful, and compact design that prioritises environmental sustainability. We look forward to welcoming these innovative tugs to Trieste."
The tugs are named Captain Cat and Med Rigel. The former is named for Tripmare founder Captain Luigi Cattaruzza. The tugs , constructed by Damen Song Cam Shipyard, are scheduled to arrive in Italy in August.
"We are very proud to welcome Tripmare onboard the Damen journey," remarked Antonio Marte of Damen Shipyards. "These two RSD tugs symbolise a new era of synergy, empowering Tripmare to streamline its fleet operations without compromising on towage configuration preferences between ASD and Tractor tugs."
