Svitzer has signed a newbuilding contract with Sanmar Shipyard in Turkey for[ds_preview] the construction of six vessels,with delivery of the first one to be expected in Q4 2016. The vessels are being built to fulfil for Svitzer’s commitment to current and upcoming new contracts in various terminal towage markets.
The new fleet will be 70t bollard pull RAstar 2800-E Class ASD tugs, which are terminal tugs with escort capability and accommodation space for eight crew members. The tugs are equipped with double drum DMT render winch, 2000 KW MTU 16V4000M63 engines, Schottel SRP 1515 thrusters and central cooling system. According to Svitzer they are purpose-built for hot climates and are fully prepared for FiFi1 notation with water spray. »The vessels will support our growth strategy by delivering versatile, quality tugs that will give us an edge when competing for contracts«, says Kasper Friis Nilaus, Chief Commercial Officer of Svitzer.
