SAAM Towage building four new tugs for Brazil fleet

SAAM Towage signed a contract with the Brazilian Belov shipyard for the construction of four new tugboats. 

This project is part of the company’s strategy for the ongoing updating of its fleet and reinforces its growth in that market, where it operates in 19 ports with more than 65 vessels.

The new vessels will be azimuth tugs with a bollard pull of 70 metric tonnes. They are equipped with a FiFi 1 fire suppression system and were designed by Robert Allan, a renowned international naval architecture firm.

“We are strengthening our operations in the markets where we have a presence with state-of-the-art assets. Brazil is one of the most important countries for our company, so our focus is on continuing to grow and offering the best service to our customers,” said Renata Ervilha, the company’s country manager in Brazil.

“We are pleased to create value for the local logistics chain by working with Belov. This project will help boost the economy in Salvador de Bahía and reinforces our commitment to the development of the area’s maritime industry,” she added