Schottel propulsion for Damen tugs

The compact 1810-series tugs have a length of just 18.25 metres and a beam of 10.23 metres. Each has a bollard pull of 30 tonnes.

“Damen has designed the 1810 series with a specific focus on sustainability,” explained Siebe Cieraad, product portfolio manager tugs at Damen.

“In addition to ensuring low noise emissions and vibrations, the 1810 design features an electric power generation system which eliminates the need for a third diesel generator to provide power while the vessel is sailing. This further reduces fuel consumption and improves the tug’s sustainability performance.”

Each tug will be equipped with two units of 1,000 kilowatts per unit, with a propeller diameter of 1.9 metres. Schottel DuroVario LS slipping clutches are said to give improved handling of the thrusters and can be easily upgraded to support firefighting capability.

The new tugs will be pre-produced for later sale at Damen Shipyards Changde in China, with the first one being completed during 2024.

The vessels can be optionally fitted with a range of equipment including firefighting and crane systems.