Damen inks deal for six tugs to be deployed in Jeddah Port

The order comprises five ASD Tugs 2813 and one ASD Tug 3212, which will be operated at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Port. 

For this order, Damen is adapting the vessels to suit the Middle Eastern climate by incorporating additional air-conditioning and cooling equipment to ensure optimal performance in the region’s climate.  

 “With its fast delivery, customisation and lifecycle support, Damen demonstrates a very client-centric approach that ensures that the vessels it delivers are not just ships, but solutions tailored to our unique needs,” said Karim Barakat, CEO of Western Coast Port Services.  

Damen Regional Sales Director Emre Turkoz commented that, “the order for these six new tugs underscores WCPS’s unwavering dedication to enhancing their operational capabilities and maintaining high standards of service in port services”.

Established in 2024, as a subsidiary of Zamil Offshore, WCPS operates all of the west coast ports in Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah Islamic Port and Jazan Port.