Fleet expansion follows addition of ASD Tugs 3212 En Avant 25 and En Avant 26
Damen Shipyards has delivered a new ASD Tug 2811 to Dutch towage operator Muller Dordrecht. The vessel, named En Avant 19, marks the latest addition to the company’s fleet and reinforces its ongoing partnership with Damen.
En Avant 19 joins a series of Damen-built vessels operated by Muller Dordrecht, including the ASD Tugs 3212 En Avant 25 and En Avant 26, delivered in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
The tug was constructed at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam before being transported to Europe aboard a heavy lift vessel arriving in the Port of Rotterdam on 28 February
While Muller Dordrecht operates the ASD Tugs 3212 primarily offshore, the newly delivered ASD Tug 2811 will operate both offshore and inland. 28.57 metres long with a beam of 11.43 metres, the vessel is highly manoeuvrable and offers up to 65 tonnes of bollard pull.
Muller Dordrecht is in the process of renewing its fleet, aiming to increase both versatility and sustainability. As part of Damen’s Next Generation Tugs range, the ASD Tug 2811 is designed for high efficiency and low emissions.
To optimise the vessel’s efficiency, Muller Dordrecht has selected to install a Damen Marine NOx Reduction System. This innovative solution combines emissions and noise reduction in a single, compact unit.
Using selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, the system lowers NOx emissions by 80%, in line with IMO Tier III requirements. As it did with its previous Damen deliveries, Muller Dordrecht has chosen to tailor the proven, standard ASD Tug 2811 design with a number of options. These include deck cranes and navigation at sea capabilities.
The ASD Tug 2811 features MLC 2006 compliant, COMF-3 notation accommodation for up to eight persons. To ensure crew well-being, the air-conditioned accommodation is insulated and finished with durable modern linings, an acoustic ceiling in the wheelhouse and floating floors for low levels of vibration.
Damen Sales Director Benelux Joost van der Weiden said, “We are delighted to deliver this latest newbuild vessel to Muller Dordrecht. We are very grateful for the trust the company continues to place in Damen as it develops an efficient fleet for the future. Muller Dordrecht has invested considerably in high performance tugs in recent years – a clear demonstration of the company’s responsible approach and firm commitment to maritime sustainability.”
ASD Tug En Avant 19 Specifications
- Length o.a. 28.57 m
- Beam o.a.ll.43 m
- Depth at sides 4.60 m
- Draught min/max 4.80 m
- Bollard Pull max. 65 T ahead / 58 T astern
- Main Engines 2 x Caterpillar 3512C TA HD/D (IMO Tier 3)
- Azimuth Thrusters 2 x Kongsberg Maritime US 205S P30 FP
- Deck Crane HS Marine, AK28/I0.3 E3SWL 1700kg @ 10.30 m
- Towing aft-winch DMC – TW-H-30-200 SID – hydraulic driven
- Towing hook aft MAMPAEY hydraulic disc type – SWL 65T
- Towing/Escort winch bow DMC-TW-H-30-200-DD (Hägglunds) hydraulic
