Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Türkiye's Albayrak Group for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2111 and ASD Tug 2813. This is the first contract between the two companies.The
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Türkiye's Albayrak Group for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2111 and ASD Tug 2813. This is the first contract between the two companies.
The Albayrak Group is one of the largest businesses in Türkiye and is active in the construction, industrial, and logistics sectors. The latter includes the management of Alsancak Port, Izmir;
Trabzon Port, Türkiye; Conakry Port, Guinea; Mogadishu Port, Somalia; Pointe-Noire Port, Congo; Banjul Port, Gambia; Bata and Malabo Ports, Equatorial Guinea; and Baku Port, Azerbaijan.
The ASD Tug 2111 and ASD Tug 2813 will provide towage services in the ports of Conakry and Pointe-Noire, respectively. The Albayrak Group selected Damen due to the strong reputation enjoyed by its tugs in the market, as well as its ability to facilitate a fast delivery.
Due to its stock building program, Damen had already begun construction of the tugs prior to receiving the order. As a result, the shipbuilder will deliver both vessels within five to six months of the contract signing.
Damen's ASD Tugs are designed to offer compact power suited to the modern port operation. They are highly maneuverable and suited to a wide range of port duties including
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