Damen Shipyards signs contract with UK’s Portland Harbour Authority at Seawork 2024
June 13, 2024By Seawork Press SS
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Damen Shipyards signs contract with UK’s Portland Harbour Authority at Seawork 2024 for the supply of one of its latest tugs
The first day of Seawork 2024 saw Frederik van der Linde from Damen Shipyards Group and Mike Shipley from the UK’s Portland Harbour Authority (PHA) sign a contract for the delivery of one of Damen’s latest tugs, the Damen ASD Tug 2111. The ASD Tug 2111 is just 21-metres in length but delivers 50 tonnes of bollard pull and is highly manoeuvrable.
The vessel will be delivered later this year. Damen’s policy of building particular vessel types in anticipation of future orders means that customers of the ASD Tug 2111 can benefit from shortened delivery times.
“We are delighted to welcome the Portland Harbour Authority to the Damen family,” said Frederik van der Linde, Damen Sales Manager United Kingdom and Ireland. “The ASD Tug 2111 has met with a strong reception since we introduced the class in 2023 due to it packing a great deal of capability into a compact hull.”
Mike Shipley, General Manager (Marine) and Harbour Master at PHA, said, "Our new Damen ASD Tug 2111 will be a valuable asset in managing the ships that use our facilities. As a government authority we are also pleased to be setting an example by using the latest clean technology to minimise emissions, particularly important given the sensitive countryside that surrounds us."
