New tugs for the South African Navy

2014-04-17T11:03:00

The South African Navy has ordered two Damen tractor tugs based on the same design as the SD Bountiful, serving the Royal Navy in Portsmouth UK

Tugs are an important part of naval operations and the South African Navy will welcome the recent keel laying ceremony at Damen Shipyards for two new ‘state of the art’ workhorses to replace a pair of ageing vessels currently in service.

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