Royal Netherlands Navy to Receive Three New Harbour Tugs from Neptune Marine
The Royal Netherlands Navy is set to receive three new medium-sized seagoing harbour tugs from Neptune Marine next year, following a contract signed on January 23. These tugs will enhance towing operations, fuel supply assistance, and emergency response capabilities, replacing the aging Breezand and Linge class tugs and completing the modernization of the harbour service fleet. The contract also includes two years of maintenance for the new vessels.

The Royal Netherlands Navy will receive three new medium-sized seagoing harbour tugs in Den Helder next year, built by Neptune Marine. The contract, signed on 23 January with the Defence Materiel and IT Command, includes two years of maintenance.
The tugs will perform towing operations, assist with fuel supply, and support emergency response, facilitating the berthing and unberthing of naval ships. These new vessels will replace the existing Breezand and Linge class tugs, completing the modernization of the harbour service's fleet.




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