Damen states combination of the yank’s solitary winch right into the superstructure provides a variety of advantages
Damen Shipyard Group has actually provided a pull that it calls a “one winch wonder” to IJmuiden, Netherlands, headquartered Iskes Towage & &Salvage The yank, the Jupiter, will certainly run in the ports of IJmuiden and also Amsterdam and also, along with executing normal port towage responsibilities is additionally efficient in taking care of (crane) barges.
Ordered in July 2018, the yank has actually been developed to a brand-new ASD Tug 312 layout established together with Iskes.
“Iskes gave us a lot of valuable input for the design of this new class of tug,” states Damen sales supervisor Joost van derWeiden “We often work together with our customers when developing new vessels—it’s a good way for us to make sure that the boats we build fully meet their requirements.”
“We are very satisfied with the result,” states Iskes Chief Executive OfficerJim Iskes “The ASD Tug 2312 is a compact vessel with a very high degree of maneuverability, required for operating in the ports of Amsterdam and IJmuiden. And notwithstanding her compact design, the vessel, with 60 tonnes bollard pull, has ample power to perform every job at hand, to all sizes of vessels calling at the port.”
ONE WINCH
A noteworthy advancement in the ASD Tug 2312 layout is the combination of the winch right into the superstructure, supplying a variety of advantages. As well as supplying a sizable, risk-free and also clutter-free deck, the main placing suggests the vessel can, with simply one winch, tow both fore and also aft. With just one winch called for, the vessel is extra portable and also the protected area gives security from the aspects and also lessens upkeep needs.
The ASD Tug 2312 functions Damen Safety Glass; shatter-proof glazing that provides security in case of a pulling line breaking. Beneath the waterline, its Damen Twin Fin considerably boosts directional security in both cruising instructions, making the vessel extremely foreseeable when cruising aft, however additionally when in advance of a ship.
The yank is IMO Tier III prepared, consisting of all required accreditation. All that is needed for the ASD Tug 2312 to adhere to the upcoming guidelines will certainly be the simple and also quick retrofit of a Damen SCR (discerning catalytic decrease) system.
COVID-19 MAKES COMPLEX SHIPMENT
Damen developed Jupiter at its Damen Song Cam Shipyard inVietnam Although the vessel was planned to cruise on her very own keel to the Netherlands, coronavirus-related traveling constraints made this hard. The choice was carrying the yank on a hefty lift ship. However, interior traveling constraints in Vietnam suggested that the vessel might not be transferred to Ha Long Bay to satisfy the hefty lift vessel.
“The well-being of all the people involved was our first priority at all times,” statesJoost “To ensure safety and minimize the chance of the spread of disease, we arranged for the heavy lift vessel to collect the vessel not at Ha Long Bay as is typical, but closer to the yard at Hai Phong. The events of these past few months have required us to be adaptable, but, working together with our customers and our suppliers we have usually found ways to remain safely open for business.”
