SAAM Towage, the largest tug operator in the Americas, has officially christened the state-of-the-art tug Charrán, which has joined the company’s fleet to provide services at the Port of Callao, Peru’s leading port and one of the most important along the western coast of South America.
The celebration not only marked the arrival of the new vessel, but was an opportunity to highlight the company’s growth and future in the country.
“The Peruvian market is strategic for us. We are committed to growing and investing to provide the best coverage for our customers in the Pacific,” said Hernán Gómez, managing director of the Towage Division.
The country manager of SAAM Towage Chile-Peru, Cristián Cifuentes, commented that “the arrival of this new tug reinforces our service of excellence by incorporating state-of-the-art technology and the highest safety standards in critical berthing and unberthing operations.”
In keeping with the company’s tradition, it was named Charrán in reference to a seabird from the Peruvian coast, known for its agility and elegance in flight, which symbolizes the operational efficiency and skill sought by the company.
Tug Charrán’s Technical Specifications
Measuring 24.4 long and 12 wide, the vessel boasts bollard pull of 80 metric tons and a maximum speed of 13 knots. It is powered by a 2,350 kW Caterpillar engine that achieves 1800 rev/min.
Designed by the renowned Canadian firm Robert Allan Ltd. and built at the Sanmar shipyards in Turkey to the highest safety and technology standards, the vessel is highly maneuverable and versatile, especially for assisting large vessels in space-restricted harbors.
It is Fire Fighting 1 (FiFi 1) certified, which allows it to assist in emergency situations and reinforce safety in port maneuvers.
