Fleet Modernisation in New Zealand - PMNZ Orders Next-Generation ASD Tug
Port Marlborough New Zealand (PMNZ) is continuing to invest in the future of sustainable and efficient harbour operations with the recent signing of a contract for a Damen ASD Tug 2312. The compact yet powerful vessel, to be named Kaiaua, will operate in the busy Picton Harbour – home to the deepest berth in New Zealand.
In brief
Port Marlborough New Zealand has signed a contract for an ASD Tug 2312 named Kaiaua, to be built by the Damen shipyard. The tug Kaiaua will operate in the port of Picton, which has the deepest berth in New Zealand, and will join the ASD Tug 2111 Kaiana. The equipment includes the Damen Marine NOX Reduction System, which cuts NOx emissions by 80 percent. Port Marlborough New Zealand announces that the operator's tug fleet will become the most modern in the country.
Kaiaua will join PMNZ’s existing Damen ASD Tug 2111 Kaiana, positioning the port’s towage fleet as the most modern in the country. This strategic investment reflects PMNZ’s commitment to ensuring safe, reliable, and future-proof towage services for one of New Zealand’s key maritime hubs.
Crucially, the new tug will feature Damen’s Marine NOX Reduction System, enabling a reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 80%. With this addition, PMNZ is proactively exceeding environmental regulatory requirements, showcasing leadership in the drive toward more sustainable port operations.
The arrival of Kaiaua marks a significant step forward in PMNZ’s fleet renewal programme, reinforcing its operational capabilities while aligning with global efforts to decarbonise the maritime sector.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Michał Iwański
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