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Damen Stan Tug 1606 delivered to Bremenports

Bremenports, the management company for the twin German ports of Bremen and Bremenhaven, took delivery of its first Damen-built vessel – a Stan Tug (Stu) 1606. Built to a proven design and delivered on time, the tug, named Albatros, will be mobilised primarily in assisting maintenance dredging works at the ports. The 16.76 metre Stu 1606 will assist Bremenports’ own bucket dredger in maintenance dredging works at the two ports in northern Germany. “TheAlbatros will carry out anchor handling duties for the bucket dredger,” informs Damen’s Sales Director for NW & S Europe, Frank de Lange. The Damen STu 1606, with its 16 tonne bollard pull, is a multi-functional tug and consequently the Albatros will also perform other tasks such as the transport of personnel and materials for quay and lock maintenance works. The Albatros replaces two tugs that date back to the 1950s and 60s – Hansa and Stör I. These two vintage vessels no longer met the strict requirements demanded by modern port operations.