SVITZER AMSTEL

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Svitzer names new tug in IJmuiden, The Netherlands

Naming ceremony on 30th August 2016 for “Svitzer Amstel”, a new Sanmar ASD 60 tonne bollard pull tug, operating in the Port of Amsterdam. The naming ceremony was hosted by Port Towage Amsterdam, with attendance of senior management from Svitzer Europe incl. Managing Director Marc Niederer and Chief Operational Officer Deniz Kirdar True. In witness of the invited guests and with the Svitzer Amstel was alongside on the quay, Dertje Meijer, former CEO of the Port of Amsterdam, named the tug. Svitzer Amstel operates in Amsterdam port where a versatile compact tug is needed to cater for varying water depths and different areas of the port inside and outside the locks. With 60 tons bollard pull, Svitzer Amstel can meet port requirements and assist a diverse range of vessels to meet customers’ and pilots’ needs. She is the product of a very close collaboration by Svitzer and Sanmar to get a product which would be fit for purpose in Amsterdam. A modern and functional accommodation and living areas was incorporated. Designed by distinguished Canadian naval architects, Robert Allan Ltd, the relatively new exclusive Bogacay model is based on Ramparts 2400SX series exclusively developed for Sanmar Shipyard. The vessel measures 24.4m x 11.25m with a 60 tonne bollard pull derived from a pair of 3512 C Caterpillar engines, each developing 1,765kW at 1,800 rev/min., connected to Rolls Royce azimuth thrusters of US 205 FP type. Source: towingline.com

Svitzer adds to its Amsterdam fleet

Svitzer Amsterdam have taken delivery of 'Svitzer Amstel', a relatively new and exclusive design from Robert Allan Ltd built by Sanmar Shipyards.

Sanmar Built Vessel Join Svitzer’s Fleet

Sanmar Shipyard Tuzla has built M/T Svitzer Amstel (Boğaçay XII) will join Svitzer’s fleet at the Port of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The vessel measures 24.4m x 11.25m with a 60 tonne bollard pull derived from a pair of 3512 C Caterpillar engines, each developing 1,765kW at 1,800 rev/min. connected to Rolls Royce azimuthing thrusters of US 205 FP type. Sanmar has delivered two sister vessels to Svitzer in 2014 named as Bogacay II and Svitzer Tyne.