SAAM Towage to build four new tugboats to strengthen its fleet in Brazil

The new vessels will be azimuth tugs with a bollard pull of 70 metric tons. 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’re 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.