From the first quarter of 2021, Wilson Sons will start the construction of six tugboats, at the Group’s shipyards in Guarujá (SP), reports Sea News.
Addition to the largest fleet in Brazil
The new vessels will be added to the Company’s fleet, the largest in Brazil, with 80 tugboats, spread across the Brazilian coast.
The new series of vessels will contribute to the renewal of the fleet and will facilitate support for large ships that will stop over the next few years at Brazilian ports.
“We will also be prepared for business opportunities in the oil and gas industry, such as LNG operations and dedicated terminals,” said Rodrigo Bastos, director of the Tugboat business unit at Wilson Sons.
IMO Tier III tugboats
The project will be led by Damen Shipyards, Wilson Sons’ partner for more than 25 years. The IMO Tier III tugboats will feature 80 tons of static traction (DWT), and measure 25 meters long with a 13-meter of beam, with Escort Tug class notation.
“This new model has the most modern equipment available on the market and guarantees a high level of security for port maneuvers,” said Adalberto Souza, executive director of Wilson Sons shipyards.
The first tugboat is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2022, and a new vessel is expected to be completed every four months until 2024. For this new venture, Wilson Sons plans to hire 50 for its shipbuilding operations.
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Source: Sea News
