Damen has signed a contract with Texas, US-based offshore operator Tidewater for the supply of two Damen Stan Tugs 2309, to be built at Albwardy Damen Sharjah and, on delivery in the first quarter of 2023, scheduled to go on charter to a long-standing customer.
The 23m Stan Tug 2309 is a compact harbour and coastal tug which, in its standard format, is equipped for towing, mooring and fire-fighting, with a bollard pull of 40t and about 45m² of deck space. Built in series to a standard design, the use of quality components ensures low maintenance, maximum fuel efficiency, lower emissions and maximum uptime. For Tidewater and its client, these two vessels are to be fitted with additional fire-fighting capability plus extra platforms and capstans aft for safe and efficient hose maintenance on deck.
Tidewater is a longstanding customer of Damen, with more than 25 Damen vessels delivered to its fleet. The company owns and operates one of the largest fleets of offshore supply vessels, with over 60 years of experience in offshore oil and gas industry support,
Daan Dijxhoorn, Area Manager, Damen North America, said: “We’re very happy that Tidewater is returning to Damen to build these latest additions to its fleet. We are confident that the Stan Tug 2309s will fulfil their purpose effectively and efficiently.”
Piers Middleton, VP Sales and Marketing, Tidewater, said: “We are very excited to not only be returning to Damen to build the latest and most efficient tugs in the marketplace today, but also to be able to continue to support our longstanding partners and stakeholders by committing to building new vessels to support their ongoing operations.”
