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South Africa : SOUTH AFRICA Navy purchases Damen ATD Tug
Publish Date : 10-Feb-2016
The South African Navy took delivery of a 2nd South African-made Damen ATD Tug 2909 at the naval base in Simons Town. Accompanied by SA Navy's present 6 tugs, Inyathi was welcomed into the naval armada with a traditional sail past.
Inyathi, that means buffalo, is the second Damen ATD Tug 2909 in a 2 vessel replacement deal granted to Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) after a transparent tender process.
The initial, called Imvubu that signifies hippo, was delivered in July 2015.
The 2 new tugs will be stationed for towing, mooring and fire-fighting services for the South African Navys present and future armada of vessels under all-weather, heavy sea, restricted visibility, day and night conditions under the confinements of the Southern African ports and in coastal waters.
Inyathi and Imvubu join 2 Damen Stan Tugs delivered in 2006 by DSCT, then called as Farocean Marine.
The South African Navy's Project Officer Commander Hermann van Geems said, "We're are very happy with the result of this project."
"Imvubu has certainly proven her worth over the last 6 months and we expect the same from her sister vessel. Damen has been excellent to work with throughout."
DSCT Chairman Sam Montsi said, We are proud that the local content in the two Damen ATD Tug 2909 tugs amounts to over 50%.
The construction of these two vessels has also contributed to South African skills development and job creation through Damen Shipyards Cape Towns apprenticeship programme.
