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The Damen ASD 2810 tug

Italy's Rimorchiatori Augusta orders Damen tug

ROME, July 11, 2016

Italy-based Rimorchiatori Augusta and Damen Shipyards Group have recently signed a contract for an ASD 2810 tug for operations in the Sicilian port of Augusta, Italy.

It is a new venture for the Rimorchiatori Riuniti group and this will be the first new vessel for the company, demonstrating its commitment to future operations in the port, said a statement from the company.
               
Rimorchiatori Augusta was formed following the purchase by Rimorchiatori Riuniti of Augustea Imprese Marittime and Salvataggi together with its fleet of 16 vessels, it added.

The company provides towage services in Augusta, Siracusa Santa Panagia, Catania and Pozzallo, it said.

One of the factors in winning the contract was Damen’s ability to guarantee a quick delivery. The vessel is already in build at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam and will be handed over to Rimorchiatori Augusta in Italy at the end of this year, it stated.

This latest acquisition will be the sixth Damen vessel to join the Rimorchiatori Riuniti fleet, it said.

Commenting on the contract, Alberto Dellepiane, director of Rimorchiatori Riuniti, said: “We selected a Damen tug once again based on the quality of its vessels and its ability to deliver the right product at the right time.”

The ASD 2810 is one of the most popular tugs in operation today, with over 200 active around the world. The design is continually updated to take in account customer feedback and improvements in components and technology. Each new vessel is modified to meet the exact needs of the customer.

Andrea Trevisan, sales manager, Damen, said: “We are very honoured by this order and that one of our tugs will be the first vessel in the fleet of Rimorchiatori Augusta.”

“It is also a pleasure to continue to serve Rimorchiatori Riuniti, with whom we enjoy an excellent relationship,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service




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