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In the Shipyard

Green Ship Designs & Deliveries

CMB.TECH, Damen ink Agreement for Four Hydrogen-powered Tugs be installed in the tugs.

Damen and CMB.TECH have previously cooperated on the development of a series Commissioning Service Operations

Vessels (CSOV) - which are powered by hydrogen dual fuel generator sets - the so-called Elevation Series, that Damen is building for CMB.TECH’s subsidiary Windcat.

The hydrogen dual fuel ASD Tugs 2812 FF-H2, with 80-tonnes bollard pull, that meets the most stringent IMO Tier

III and EU Stage V standards, are a new step in the parties’ cooperation. The vessels will feature four highspeed hydrogen dual fuel engines, designed to minimize NOx and CO2 emis-

CMB.TECH and Damen will collaborate on hydrogen- sions. They will also have modular storage systems for com- powered ASD Tugs. Built by Damen, these vessels use CMB. pressed hydrogen, ensuring safe storage below deck. Each tug

TECH's innovative dual fuel hydrogen technology that will can carry up to 16 hydrogen bottles, storing a total of 736kg signi? cantly reduce emissions. of pressurized hydrogen at 350 bar.

The collaboration for the ? rst four vessels was signed May While these tugs will primarily run on hydrogen, they’re 23, 2024, at Albwardy Damen in Sharjah. Earlier that day, equipped to switch to traditional fuel if hydrogen isn’t avail-

Lloyd’s Register presented CMB.TECH and Damen with an able and can operate on 100% traditional fuel if needed. The approval in principle (AiP) for the hydrogen solution that will tugs feature a total of 160m3 fuel holds.

Fincantieri Launches Navy Logistics Support Ship ? exible and multi-use, part of the Navy ? eet renewal plan, commissioned to the Temporary Business Grouping (RTI) made up of Fincantieri and Leonardo, and stand out for their very high level of innovation which makes them extremely ? exible and ef? cient in different usage pro? les. Apart from military use, they are envisioned to deploy for multiple mis- sions, including support of Civil Protection in humanitarian aid and rescue operations.

The LSS is a logistical support unit for the ? eet also equipped with hospital and healthcare capabilities. The ship

Image courtesy Fincantieri Image courtesy CMB.Teck/Damen combines the ability to transport and transfer liquid cargoes

A launching ceremony of the Logistic Support Ship (LSS) (diesel, aviation fuel, fresh water) and solids (spare parts, food

Atlante took place at Fincantieri's shipyard in Castellammare and ammunition) to other naval units and to carry out repair and maintenance operations at sea for other units. Defense di Stabia.

Atlante will be delivered in 2025 and is the second unit of systems are represented by command and control capabili- this type built for the Navy. The ? rst, Vulcano, was delivered ties in tactical scenarios, communications and non-lethal dis- suasive defense systems. The unit is capable of carrying even by Fincantieri in 2021.

The ships designed to provide logistical support to multiple more complex defense systems and supporting intelligence national naval components. The LSS ships are designed to be and electronic warfare equipment.

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