TOS Bunkering Company and the largest Dutch shipbuilder Damen have signed an agreement on the construction and delivery of four tug boats, Damen ASD 2310, DeloPorts says in a press release. According to the agreement, three ships will be delivered to Novorossiysk in the 3rd quarter of 2017 with the fourth one to be delivered in 2018. Commenting on the signed document, TOS CEO Oleg Nechaev stated: "We are extremely happy about the signing of the contract. TOS is launching a new profitable business – together with bunkering services, TOS is becoming a center for all auxiliary services at DeloPorts terminals. The new service is expected to be able to serve all vessels calling at DeloPorts' terminals. The tug will be built at the Damen Changde Shipyard. The Damen ASD 2310 standard has a length of 22.73 mtrs abeam of 10,43 mtrs. Her engine output 3,000 bkW with a free sailing speed of 12.5 knots and a bollard pull of 50 tons.(Source: PortNews; Image Damen)