SANMAR delivers another tug to P&O Maritime Logistics

SANMAR delivers another tug to P&O Maritime Logistics

Based on the Sanmar-specific RAstar 2900SX design by Robert Allan Ltd. and built by SANMAR, Bigaçay XIV has been named P&O GAYNDE by its new owners.

With a length of 29.4 metres, a beam of 13.3 metres and a depth of 5.75 metres, P&O GYANDE has a bollard pull of 80 tonnes and a speed of 12 knots. Equipped with a crew capacity of eight and a FiFi1 fire-fighting capability, Sanmar’s Bigaçay Series tugs are designed for offshore escort operations.

The collaboration between Sanmar and P&O has been ongoing since 2013 and the delivery of this tug brings the number of Sanmar-built tugs in P&O’s fleet to eight.

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“The fact that our customers continue to trust us with new orders is the best indication that we are doing the right thing. These tugs prove that we have the flexibility to adapt to the specific needs of different ports around the world,” said Ali Gürün, Chairman of Sanmar Shipping.

“We are pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with Sanmar and expand our fleet. We look forward to taking delivery of our new tug, P&O ASIA, which will increase our strength in ports,” said Nikhil Ahluwalia, Operations Director, P&O Maritime Logistics Port Services.