New Multraship tugs named

Multratug 5, a Damen Stan Tug 1205 and Multratug 6, a Damen ASD Tug 2810, are now in operation in the River Scheldt area.

Damen tailored the tugs to Multraship’s specification, adding a winterisation package, FiFi-1 class notation and an aft winch to Multratug 6. The vessel also has the distinction of being the last ever 2810, Damen’s most successful design to date with over 200 in operation around the world.

Captain Leendert Muller, managing director, Multraship, said the company needed a well-equipped fleet to best serve its customers. “For this, we need to have high-quality tugs with a range of operational capabilities,” he said.

“We know we can rely on Damen to meet our specifications and deliver high-spec vessels and we are very pleased to formally welcome Multratug 5 and Multratug 6 to our fleet.”

The vessels were delivered to Multraship during a period of wider fleet expansion, with the company also adding two emergency response and towing vessels, Multraship Commander and Multraship Protector, as well as the Multrasalvor 6, a Damen Multi Cat and salvage support vessel along with another Damen harbour tug, Multratug 9, over the past year.