SMS Towage sees wide range of tasks for new tugs
The British towage company, SMS Towage, has purchased two ASD 2411 tugs from Damen Shipyards. Established in 2002, SMS Towage started towage activities on and around the Humber Estuary on the UK’s east coast. Since then the company has expanded to take on permanent contracts in Belfast, Portsmouth, the Bristol Channel and South Wales.
The Humber Estuary is home to the ports of Hull, Grimsby and Immingham and the petroleum and bulk terminals at Immingham. In addition, there are smaller terminals at Saltend and North Killingholme.
The Humber is a deep-water estuary. The size and 70 t bollard pull of the new ASD 2411 tugs will make a valuable contribution to the area, especially considering the wide range of vessel assistance operations required. (kd)