Svitzer adds to Australian fleet

Svitzer has added two new tugboats to its Australian fleet to service surging cruise, container and tanker operations in New South Wales. It officially named Svitzer Waratah and Svitzer Bondi in a ceremony in Sydney earlier this week. The event was hosted by Svitzer’s global chief executive Henriette Thygesen and managing director of Svitzer Australia, Steffen Risager.

“Acquired as part of our ongoing fleet renewal programme, the arrival of these two tugs underscores our long-term commitment to Sydney and the port community that services it,” said Ms Thygesen. “Importantly, this significant investment by Svitzer will ensure that we can continue to provide our customers with the safe, reliable service they have to expect from us.”

Svitzer Bondi will operate from Port Jackson to support the booming cruise ship industry. It will also assist dry bulk carriers and oil tankers calling at this port. Svitzer Waratah will be based in Botany to service Australia’s second biggest container port.