Mr. Jacques Rebuffat, Newbuilding Manager of Bourbon Offshore and Mr. Joris Neven, Sales Director Europe of Damen Shipyards Gorinchem

On the 3^rd of May 2007, Bourbon Offshore and Damen Shipyards Gorinchem signed a contract for the construction and delivery of four Damen ASD Tugs 3213. This very powerful ASD Tug is the latest development from Damen and the top of the range with a bollard of in excess of 83 metric tons.

The tugs are well equipped and designed for both offshore and terminal operations including fire-fighting equipment based on Fi-Fi I requirements.

The delivery of the first two vessels is scheduled for July 2009 and the remaining two vessels will be delivered in December 2009.

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