Svitzer takes delivery of new tugboat
Svitzer Vestri will primarily support Svitzer's expansion into Germany's Port of Emden (Source: Svitzer Europe)
Global towage operator Svitzer has taken delivery of the Svitzer Vestri, a MED-A2360 series tug design from Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine.
Svitzer Vestri is an azimuth stern drive (ASD) tug with a 62-tonne bollard pull and will be deployed in Svitzer Europe’s Germany and Scandinavia cluster. The new addition to the fleet will primarily support Svitzer’s recently announced expansion into Germany’s Port of Emden, where the company will commence operations from January 1st 2021.
Commenting on the delivery of the vessel, Mattias Hellström, managing director Scandinavia & Germany, said: “We are delighted to be taking delivery of the Svitzer Vestri from Med Marine. The new tug’s versatility and power make her an ideal addition to our fleet, particularly as we embrace a new challenge in 2021 by commencing operations in Emden. We look forward to operating the Svitzer Vestri in Emden seaport, delivering first-class towage services and helping to underpin operations in one of Europe’s largest RoRo hubs.”
In early 2021, Svitzer Europe is also set to take delivery of two TundRA 3000 ice-breaking tugs that are currently being built by Med Marine, both of which have been designed to tackle a range of environments across Svitzer’s Scandinavian operations.
