Damen signs two tug order with BOA

Activities for BOA's new tugs will include assisting its fleet of barges (Peter Barker)

BOA Group has ordered two tugs from Dutch tug builder Damen as part of a strategic fleet renewal programme.

As the development of ‘greener’ tugs gathers pace, lowering of fuel consumption is one obvious attraction allowing an eventual return of what can involve higher initial investment.

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