One of the largest Italian tug owners, Fratelli Neri S.p.A, ordered its first Damen tug, an ASD 3212, on July 21, 2015. The vessel will be the first ASD tug in the Mediterranean region with a Damen Render Recovery Escort winch. The family-owned, Livorno-based harbour towage company has been in operation for over 100 years. […]
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the first vessel in its new ASD Tug 2913 class. 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 5,050 BKw, the new […]
Damen subsidiary kicks off second half-century with three innovations After celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, Van der Velden Marine Systems is not resting on its laurels. The Netherlands-based company’s R&D department is continuing along its successful path of advancing maritime manoeuvring and propulsion efficiency. Significantly, Van der Velden Marine Systems, a daughter company of […]
Damen to deliver ASD Tugs 2810 to Petroleos de Venezuela SA Signalling a major commitment to tug fleet renewal, Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) has placed a 10-vessel order with Damen Shipyards Group, as part of the state-owned operator’s strategic shift from chartered in to owned tonnage. The new tugs, which are expected to […]
