ASD tug 2913 Michel christened
The first vessel of Damen’s new ASD 2913 class was named Michel
The 2913 has been developed in response to demand from operators for more powerful tugs capable of handling today’s ever larger vessels, Damen said. The 29m-long and 13m-wide tug has a bollard pull of 80.3tonnes and is highly manoeuvrable, making it ideal for operations in busy harbours where space is limited, the Dutch shipbuilder added.
The tug is powered by two Caterpillar main engines with a total engine output of 5,050 kW combined with two Rolls Royce thrusters.
The ASD 2913 has accommodation for 10 personnel in six cabins. It has push/pull capabilities and can be fitted with an aft winch as an option. It is also the first Damen tug to be built with a double hull to comply with the latest safety regulations.
Michel will be working in and around Hamburg, which is made up of a series of small basins and narrow waterways. In such an environment and with modern trends towards larger vessels for greater efficiency, manoeuvrable, compact tugs with more power are needed today more than ever before, Damen noted. Additionally, the 2913 also has very good sea-keeping qualities, allowing it to undertake offshore operations when required. Michel will join a Damen ASD tug 2411, which Petersen & Alpers has been operating for the last four years out of Hamburg.
