en.Wedoany.com Reported - SAAM Towage announced it has commissioned Chilean shipyard ASENAV to build a new advanced tugboat, reinforcing its commitment to the local shipbuilding industry. This new vessel, together with another tug ordered earlier this year, will further deepen the strategic partnership between the two companies.
The tugboat features a Robert Allan RAstar 3200W design, measuring 32 meters in length with a bollard pull exceeding 80 tons. Its propulsion engines are equipped with an emission control system compliant with IMO Tier III environmental regulations, and it has obtained FF1 fire-fighting certification and escort tug certification, characterized by high indirect bollard pull capability at speeds up to 10 knots. Additionally, the vessel will be fitted with safety equipment specifically designed for LNG terminal operations.
This new tugboat, along with the first one ordered from Asenav, will jointly strengthen SAAM Towage's fleet in Canada, a fast-growing market committed to sustainable development.
SAAM CEO Hernán Gómez stated: "This project not only allows us to continue building a modern, efficient, and sustainable fleet capable of serving the most demanding markets, but also demonstrates that decentralization and local talent are key drivers for us to establish global leadership. The company currently operates in 12 countries across the Americas, with a goal of sustained growth."
ASENAV CEO Fernando Rodríguez pointed out: "This partnership reflects our shared long-term vision to strengthen Chile's shipbuilding capabilities and move towards a more competitive maritime ecosystem. Therefore, national shipbuilding policies and initiatives like AFIDE are strategic tools to drive industry development. The continued progress of joint projects demonstrates that when private sector players collaborate with a focus on innovation and national development, concrete results can be achieved that significantly impact the country and the maritime industry."
The executive also mentioned that the shipyard's Project 196 is a speculative build, part of the company's strategy to respond more flexibly to global market opportunities. He stated: "Having units in advanced stages of construction allows us to offer immediate solutions to port operators in the Americas, Europe, or Asia that need to expand their operational capacity in the short term."
With this second vessel, SAAM Towage and ASENAV are emphasizing the importance of decentralization, local development, and the capabilities of the Chilean shipbuilding industry, thereby strengthening enterprises that go global from Valdivia.
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