Svitzer Brazil takes delivery of the first of six ASD tugs
Brazil’s Estaleiro Rio Maguari (ERM) shipyard has delivered its first ASD (azimuthing stern drive) tug, the Svitzer Arthur. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., it is the first of a series of six
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Malaysian shipyard launches versatile ASD tug
AUGUST 9, 2017 — The azimuthing stern drive (ASD) format has become the norm for a great many tugs working in vessel assist around the world’s ports. Many ASD tugs are dedicated
Saam Smit adds Damen ASD 2411 tug to Panama fleet
MAY 9, 2017 — Saam Smit Towage is adding a new ASD (Azimuth Stern Drive) 2411 tug from Damen Shipyards, for operations in the port of Colón, Panama. Built for stock at
NTSB reports on ITB allision with USCG buoy tender
FEBRUARY 26, 2015 — The National Transportation Safety Board has published a report on the July 28, 2013 allision in Cordova, Alaska, of the Bering Marine ITB Krystal Sea/Cordova Provider and the
Harley Marine Services buys BRAtt training tug
JANUARY 19, 2014 — Seattle, WA, headquartered Harley Marine Services has acquired the Azimuthing Stern Drive (ASD) training vessel, BRAtt, from Robert Allen Ltd. The 450 hp BRAtt, which measures just 25.6