Everllence inks Damen tug engine deal

Everllence has signed a framework agreement with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group covering the serial supply of its 175D high-speed engine.

The agreement establishes a long-term partnership for deliveries to Damen’s Fuel Flexible tug programme, as well as other applications, extending well into the future.

Erik van Schaik, product manager tugs at Damen, said: “Damen selected Everllence’s 175D engine because it offers the right combination of compact power-density, proven performance, and availability within the required development timeline.”

Damen is the world’s largest producer of harbour and escort tugs built to standardised, pre-defined designs on a serial basis. The approach is intended to reduce vessel delivery times for tug operators while supporting consistent specifications across its portfolio.

Its Fuel Flexible tug range is designed for operators seeking to remain competitive while preparing for evolving fuel technologies and regulatory requirements. The new designs incorporating the 175D are intended to provide a pathway between currently available fuels and future alternatives.

Everllence said the 175D combines high power density, efficient operation and reliability, while its modular design provides flexibility for different propulsion requirements.

The engine supports diesel operation and 100% biofuel, with future dual-fuel methanol operation also possible either in newbuild vessels or through retrofit. This capability is intended to help operators prepare vessels for changing fuel availability and emissions requirements.

Van Schaik said the engine selection would support Damen’s ambition to bring future-ready tug designs to market quickly while maintaining established relationships with engine suppliers.

Ben Andres, vice-president and head of Medium & High-Speed Four-Stroke Marine at Everllence, said the agreement represented ‘an important strategic step’ for the company and established a long-term collaboration with a major tug builder.

He added that the partnership reflected growing demand for propulsion systems combining proven performance with pathways towards alternative fuels.

The agreement gives Damen access to a standardised engine solution across its future tug programme, while Everllence gains a long-term supply relationship covering serial production.