Damen Shipyards has announced an accelerated delivery schedule for a MultiCat 2309 tugboat destined for the Carmet Tug Company. The agreement for the vessel was concluded during Seawork 2026, and the delivery date has been brought forward to July 3rd. This new addition to Carmet's fleet is expected to significantly bolster their capacity for quick-response towage, workboat services, and various other marine support activities across the United Kingdom.
For freight forwarders and operations managers, while not directly impacting container rates or capacity, the addition of such a vessel can improve the efficiency and responsiveness of local marine support services. This might indirectly benefit port operations and vessel turnaround times in specific UK locations where Carmet operates, especially for project cargo or specialized vessel movements requiring dedicated tug assistance. Enhanced local marine support can contribute to smoother logistics for specialized shipments and reduce potential delays related to vessel maneuvering or assistance.
