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Tugboats will support the expansion of Khalifa port to accommodate an increase in capacity and larger ships<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-size-base\">\n<p><strong>Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 27 October 2018<\/strong>: Abu Dhabi Marine Services \u201cSafeen\u201d, the marine services subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, announces the purchase of two new state-of-the-art tugboats from Damen Shipyards Group aimed at supporting the AED 10 billion] expansion of Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi Ports\u2019 flagship deep-water port.<\/p>\n<p>The purchase of the DAMEN ASD 2411 tugboats was announced at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2018. The contract was signed by Captain Adil Ahmed Banihammad, Acting Chief Marine Services Officer at Safeen, and Pascal Slingerland, Regional Sales Director for Damen Shipyards Group. Delivery of both vessels is due within three months.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Adil Ahmed Banihammad, Acting Chief Marine Services Officer at Abu Dhabi Marine Services \u2013 SAFEEN, said: \u201cThe extension of our fleet at Khalifa Port with two high-service tug boats is a remarkable milestone for Safeen to address customers\u2019 needs professionally as well as for Khalifa Port, which will be the first port in the GCC able to receive the largest container and shipping vessels in the world. The average size of a vessel has grown by 65 percent due to economies of scale and we recognise the importance of equipping our ports with the right equipment and logistics to adapt to these changing demands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Captain Banihammad added: \u201cKhalifa Port is a strategic gateway for trade and freight into Abu Dhabi and throughout the wider region. Our ongoing efforts to develop supportive infrastructure and further enhance overall customer experience here are aligned with international standards and aimed at setting a new benchmark in the region\u2019s maritime industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The two tugs will join the twelve harbour tugs already in service with Safeen, the fleet operating subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports responsible for pilotage, mooring, vessel handing and towage at Abu Dhabi Ports, and will bring a new level of capability. 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