Dutch shipbuilder Damen has signed a contract with the Lithuanian Defence Sources Company underneath the Ministry of Nationwide Defence for the acquisition of a brand new ASD Tug 3010
The tug is to be delivered to the Naval Forces inside 9 months.
“By buying this harbour tug, Lithuania strengthens its place as a maritime nation and offers the mandatory operational capabilities to the Navy,” mentioned Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Lithuanian Minister of Nationwide Defence.
“The acquisition of the harbour tug will considerably contribute to the Lithuanian Navy’s means to carry out varied duties. This consists of a variety of missions associated to host nation help for visiting allied ships and reinforcement motion by the Port of Klaipėda, guaranteeing port safety, and supporting the execution of duties by the naval fleet and different models within the Navy. I
“It’s noteworthy that the harbor tug would be the first newly constructed vessel to be included within the Naval Flotilla. Earlier acquisition tasks concerned acquiring and modernizing vessels from NATO international locations to go well with the wants of the Lithuanian Navy,” added Admiral Giedrius Premeneckas, Commander of the Lithuanian Navy Rear.
