SMS Towage takes delivery of Damen-built tug

Image: Lekko and Paul Humberdrone
Image: Lekko and Paul Humberdrone

UK-based SMS Towage has taken delivery of Manxman, a newbuild Damen ASD tug.

The tug sailed from Damen Maaskant Shipyards Stellendam and arrived in Hull to be received by its new owners on Sunday, April 14.

Manxman has a length of 24.47 metres, a beam of 11.33 metres, a free sailing speed of 13 knots, and a bollard pull of 70 tonnes.


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