Damen receives Italian tug orderDamen receives Italian tug order

The vessel, with a 70t bollard pull, is to replace an aging 40t model built in 1990. The new design will be the latest in a series of Damen builds to join the towage firm’s 25-vessel fleet.

“We are delighted to welcome Rimorchiatori Riuniti again as a customer and look forward to develop a long-term partnership with such an important and respectable owner,” said Andrea Trevisan, European sales manager at Damen. “As Damen builds vessels for stock, we could also deliver Rimorchiatori Riuniti’s brand new tug in just over six months.

“To me, the ASD 2411 is always a good example of the reliable and proven Damen designs. This vessel has been developed to move the world’s largest ships, even though it is a relatively ‘small’ tug.”