en.Wedoany.com Reported - Alfamares Transportes, Apoio Marítimo e Portuário, based in Natal, has put the oil tanker "Seawolf" into operation for cargo and fuel logistics on the routes connecting Natal, Recife, and Fernando de Noronha, more than doubling the company's transport capacity. The tanker, measuring 42 meters in length and 10 meters in width, has a cargo capacity of 350 cubic meters of fuel (350,000 liters) and was acquired with funding from Banco do Nordeste (BNB).
The loan of R$1.7 million from Banco do Nordeste was signed two years ago, completing a total investment of R$7 million. Due to the complexity of the project, the process from ordering and construction to delivery of this double-hull vessel took a considerable amount of time. Modern automation and control systems ensure enhanced operational safety. Transporting refined petroleum derivatives by sea, such as gasoline, diesel, aviation kerosene, and naphtha, requires strict environmental oversight.
Alfamares Transportes has 35 years of experience, including 14 years in coastal shipping and offshore support. The company previously operated four smaller vessels, with key clients including Grupo Neoenergia and the "Consórcio Decola Noronha," a circular economy initiative for the archipelago created in partnership between the island administration and private enterprises. The company's CEO, Victor Calzavara, stated that the vessel's design balances work and crew comfort, while also freeing up space to accommodate three trainee interns.
Jeová Lins, Director of Banco do Nordeste for the state of Rio Grande do Norte, emphasized that the equipment ensures the smooth operation of island activities and described the loan as a window of opportunity. He noted that the bank provides financing ranging from micro-entrepreneurs to large corporate groups, and with the development of the Equatorial Margin, major oil companies will need to hire small and medium-sized enterprises for services, with the bank focusing on business opportunities both at sea and on land.
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