marine link image
REGISTER NOW FOR the Port of the Future Conference • 2 Days, 50 Ports • Houston, TX • March 24–25, 2026

ADNOC Logistics & Services Acquires Six Stan Tugs from Damen

August 24, 2021

Credit: ADNOC L&S
Credit: ADNOC L&S

ADNOC Logistics & Services has acquired six line boats to provide critical marine services across petroleum ports in Abu Dhabi. 

The company, the shipping and maritime logistics branch of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), said all the vessels are of the Damen Stan Tug 1606 type and were contracted directly from Sharjah-based Albwardy Damen.

The steel-hulled, twin-screw vessels are powered by two Caterpillar engines providing nearly 16 tonnes of bollard pull. 

"With their proven design, these line boats enable ADNOC L&S to continue providing reliable and efficient operations to the Petroleum Ports Authority (PPA) in Abu Dhabi," ADNOC L&S said.

Line boats are multi-purpose boats used by ADNOC L&S’ Logistics and Marine Services for assisting in berthing and unberthing tankers, and handling hoses, at the oil terminals.


Logistics News

Additional LNG Exports from Plaquemines LNG Approved

Additional LNG Exports from Plaquemines LNG Approved

LA Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Berth Redevelopment

LA Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Berth Redevelopment

EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet

EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet

US Officials Predict Quick End to Iran War

US Officials Predict Quick End to Iran War

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News

Sable Offshore is directed by the Trump administration to restore Santa Ynez Oil Unit
Sources: China relaxes BHP iron-ore ban for a week
After a terminal attack, an Indian vessel leaves Fujairah in the UAE