Last week, 10 fully equipped Damen Stan Tugs arrived in Gorinchem for delivery from stock. Almost immediately, two of them (of the STu 1606 design) were sold to a European client. The tugs were all built at Damen Shipyards Changde and consist of three types: the STu 1606, the STu 1205 and the STu 1004.
These models typically fit in Damen’s approach to ship design: the standardisation of proven technology, based on client feedback and scientific research.
As with these three models, this leads to vessel-types that have proven their worth over the decades. Once a standard has been set, R&D doesn’t stop and Damen’s design engineers, service engineers and sales managers continuously collect feedback to improve the existing standard.
STu 1606 Summary:
Length o.a. – 16.76 m
Power (total) – 894 bkw (1215 bhp )
Speed – 11 knots
Bollard pull 16 tonnes
Breadth – 5.94 m
STu 1205 Summary :
Length o.a. – 13.08 m
Power (total) – 442 bkw (601 bhp )
Speed – 9 knots
Bollard pull – 8 tonnes
Breadth – 5.28 m
STu 1004 Summary :
Length o.a. – 10.67 m
Power (total) – 221 bkw (300 bhp )
Speed – 8 knots
Bollard pull – 4 tonnes
Breadth – 4.52 m
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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, February 15, 2012; Image: damen