New compact Stan Tug series

With more than 40 years experience and expertise behind the three tug types, (the Stan Launch 804, Stan Tug 1004 and Stan Tug 1205), the vessels are designed to be strong, highly manoeuvrable and easily manageable for a one or two-man crew. The new vessels are suited for towing, pushing,  mooring, line handling, passenger transport, surveying and pilotage.

During the design process a lot of attention was paid to creating the optimum hull design. Damen’s own Research Department made many valuable recommendations and gave advice based on full-scale tests, detailed calculations of structural strength, fatigue, frequencies and wave profiles. In addition, the propulsion system was improved, leading to lower noise levels, a faster speed and a higher bollard pull. As a result of all this work, the new tugs are said to have emerged as small, compact and very powerful workboats with sleak, clean lines, which fit in very well with the Damen family of larger Stan Tugs and ASD Tugs.

Just like other Stan Tugs the new range can be completely built from stock. The possibility to introduce optional extras such as a deck crane, flying bridge, radar and extra accommodation can be carried out quickly because these are all held as standard components on stock.