EL DANTO

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EPN takes delivery of new Damen tug

Damen Sales Manager Pieter Becker signed the contract for the Stan Tug 2608 on 2 September this year, during a maritime trade mission to Nicaragua organised by the Netherlands Council for Trade. Mr Becker: “For the client, the delivery time was the most important factor. Building proven vessels from stock, we’ve been able to meet EPN’s requirements very quickly.” The Stan Tug 2608, named EL DANTO, was built at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. She is currently on her way to Nicaragua, sailing on her own keel and is expected to arrive in the country’s largest port, Puerto Corinto, on 26 December. “The port already has smaller Damen tugs in its fleet,” says Mr Becker. “Now, though, they need a more powerful harbour tug, to work with the largest vessels the port handles. The Stan Tug 2608, with a 47 tonne bollard pull, is a perfect fit for the job.”