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Svitzer Completes Tug Series Delivery in Brazil
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**Rio de Janeiro - 0** **7** **May** **2024** \- Svitzer, a leading
global towage provider, has today announced the successful delivery of
_Svitzer_ _Babitonga_ , the final tug in a series of six sister
vessels from the 2300 Rampart Series. The delivery strengthens its
fleet serving Brazil's dynamic maritime industry. The completion of
this milestone project underscores Svitzer's commitment to delivering
safe and sustainable towage services along Brazil's coastline.
Named after Babitonga Bay in Sao Francisco, where Svitzer commenced
its Brazilian operations in 2015, _Svitzer_ _Babitonga_ carries a
special significance for the company. Built by Brazilian shipyard Rio
Maguari, _Svitzer_ _Babitonga_ is an Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboat
from the 2300 Rampart Series. These sister vessels boast a top speed
of 13 knots, an overall length of 23.2 meters, and a bollard pull of
70 tonnes. _Svitzer_ _Babitonga_ is also equipped with Fifi-1
firefighting capabilities.
"This tug series is purpose-built to support vital local operations,
where it will play a crucial role in assisting with harbour towage
along the Brazilian coast and in supporting LNG operations," **said**
**Arjen Van Dijk** **, Managing Director** **for Svitzer Americas**.
"I want to thank Rio Maguari for delivering a series of high quality
and reliable vessels, and all our colleagues, onshore and onboard the
vessels for delivering a reliable service to our customers every day
and for contributing to jointly growing our portfolio in Brazil."
The tugs' Fifi-1 capabilities ensure they are well-equipped for
supporting Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) operations,
reinforcing Svitzer's role in safeguarding the Brazilian coast as the
country's energy landscape evolves.
"The delivery of the Svitzer Babitonga marks an important milestone in
concluding the program of six newbuilds as a way to support our
continuous growth journey in Brazil," **said** **Daniel Reedtz Cohen**
**, Managing Director Svitzer** **Brazil**. "With the delivery of
these tugs, Svitzer concludes a comprehensive tugboat program aimed at
supporting port infrastructure and towage in the region."
Svitzer currently operates 22 tugs, including the two vessels added to
the fleet in 2024, from eight ports across Brazil - Salvador, Suape,
Pecem, Santos, Vitoria, Rio Grande, Sao Francisco do Sul, and
Paranagua.
As a leading global towage provider, Svitzer combines its wide reach
and experience with in-depth regional and local knowledge to benefit
its customers in Brazil and ensure they receive services of the
highest standard. The delivery of the _Svitzer_ _Babitonga_ reaffirms
Svitzer's dedication to delivering reliable, sustainable, and safe
marine services in Brazil and beyond.
**ENDS**
**Notes to editors**
**About Svitzer**
As a leading, global towage and marine services provider, Svitzer's
core business is to assist large seaborne vessels in manoeuvring in
and out of ports and terminals to berth and unberth. With more than
450 vessels, Svitzer's services play a crucial role as part of
critical port infrastructure. Svitzer was founded in 1833 and serves
approximately 2,000 customers in more than 140 ports and 40 terminals
across 37 countries. Read more on _www.svitzer.com_.
**For further information, please contact:**
Nick Orsmond
BLUE Communications
T: +44 77 825 55456
E: _nick.orsmond@blue-comms.com_
Anders Crillesen
Svitzer Communications
T: +45 277 912 86
E: _anders.crillesen@svitzer.com_
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