Delivery of the Svitzer Copacabana marks a key milestone as construction of the final two units advances in Brazil.
The Rio Maguari Shipyard is progressing with its delivery program for Svitzer Brazil, with two additional tugs scheduled to join the fleet in 2026. These vessels will complete a three-unit series, following the handover of the first tug, Svitzer Copacabana, which marks another milestone in the long-running collaboration between the companies.
The Svitzer Copacabana is a Robert Allan Ltd designed Rampart 2300-class ASD tug, measuring 23.2 meters, capable of reaching 13 knots and delivering 70 tonnes of bollard pull. Outfitted with an external FiFi 1 fire-fighting system. The tug will reinforce operations involving FSRU units and expand service capacity in the country’s key ports.
Daniel Reedtz Cohen, general manager of Svitzer Americas, the delivery is part of the company’s expansion strategy in the country. “We continue to invest in Brazil with the construction of modern vessels in Brazilian shipyards. We also have two more tugboats on order from the Rio Maguari Shipyard, scheduled for delivery this year.”
Fabio Vasconcellos, commercial director of the Rio Maguari Shipyard, the project reinforces the shipyard’s position in the sector. “This delivery demonstrates Svitzer’s confidence in our technical capabilities and consolidates the Rio Maguari Shipyard as an important supplier of port support vessels for the national and international markets.”
With the completion of the next units, the Rio Maguari Shipyard will conclude its series of three tugboats, further expanding its contribution to the development of the national shipbuilding industry.
