Tug building project, South Africa
Name and Location
Tug building project, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Client
Transnet National Ports Authority.
Project Description
The project involves the construction of nine tugboats, including the world’s most powerful tugboat, over the next four years.
Eight of the tugs will be 31 m long, 11.5 m wide and have almost double the pulling power of the tugs currently used at South Africa’s ports.
The most powerful tug in the world will be 42 m long, 15 m wide and have a bollard pull of 100 t.
Value
The order will cost a little under R1.5-billion.
Duration
The first tug is expected to be launched in November 2015 and the last in the first quarter of 2018.
Latest Developments
The first steel plate for the tug T3013 was cut on August 21.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Southern African Shipyards (tugboat construction).
On Budget and on Time?
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Transnet National Ports Authority, tel +27 11 351 9023 or fax +27 11 351 9001.
mail ayanda.vilakazi@coega.co.za.
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