Svitzer Expands Orderbook with Six Additional TRAnsverse Tugs at Cheoy Lee
Towage major Svitzer has signed an agreement with Cheoy Lee Shipyards to build six more 29-metre TRAnsverse tugs in China.
Global towage operator Svitzer has expanded its ongoing newbuilding programme by contracting Cheoy Lee Shipyards to construct six additional 29-metre TRAnsverse tugs. The latest deal adds to an active building campaign at Cheoy Lee's shipyard in Zhuhai, China.
The contract follows an earlier order for eight TRA2900-design tugs at the same Chinese yard. That initial series is currently nearing completion and preparing for local sea trials prior to delivery.
Svitzer stated that the 29-metre TRAnsverse platform is engineered to support a wide scope of port assignments, ranging from high-performance escort towage to general harbour assistance.
According to Thomas Bangslund, Head of Innovation at Svitzer, the vessels feature 80 tonnes of bollard pull along with operational versatility, supporting the company's continuous deployment of modern towage assets.
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