Damen Delivers ASD Tug in Italy

RimorchiatoriRiunitiS.p.A. of Genoa (Italy) has taken delivery of a Damen ASD Tug 2411. The 70-metric-ton bollard pull azimuth stern drive tug will be temporarily deployed by Tug Malta Ltd., a full subsidiary of the Genovese towage company.

Named Malta, the tug was officially delivered to Gregorio Gavarone, Managing Director of RimorchiatoriRiuniti. The transfer took place in Malta. Initially flying the Maltese flag, the 24.5-meter ASD 2411 will temporarily be prospecting for work in the Mediterranean under the auspices of Tug Malta. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Transport, Hon. Joseph Mizzi and included a short trip in the Grand Harbour, Europe’s biggest natural harbor.

Through the Malta, the owners and Damen Shipyards Group have met again, as RimorchiatoriRiuniti itself owns two Damen tugs. Significantly, Tug Malta operates the 2006-built ASD 2411 Wenzina and the ASD 3111 Pawlina, which is a longer version.

Like the Wenzina, the Malta was built in Vietnam and also meets Italian flag regulations. The tug was built from standard design. In addition, it was constructed in accordance with Damen’s related uncompromising uniform production standards.

“For decades already, it has been Damen’s commitment and philosophy to deliver a uniform, high quality shipbuilding standard worldwide at competitive prices and with short delivery times,” said Andrea Trevisan,Damen’s Regional Sales Manager said at the handover gathering. “It is our edge in the shipbuilding industry. I am proud that RimorchiatoriRiuniti distinguishes this, and has again selected Damen for their fleet modernization plans. The more so, as they are synonymous with quality and tradition in harbor towage. I am always thrilled to visit their head office in the Via Ponte Reale, Genoa.”

In addition, the towage group’s subsidiary Tug Malta Ltd. and Damen already enjoy an excellent relationship, including a service cooperation agreement.

The Maltagets its 72.5 t BP ahead – and 66.7 t BP astern – from two Caterpillar 3516C TA HD/D) main engines delivering a joint 5,600 BHP at 1,600 rpm. RimorchiatoriRiuniti’s latest tug has two Rolls Royce US 255 azimuth thrusters with a 2,600 mm diameter fixed pitch propeller. Service speed is 13.4 knots and key dimensions are: 24.47 meters., beam molded 10.7 meters and draught aft 5.35 meters.

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