UZMAR Shipyard has successfully delivered the SD DJOUDJ, the second of five state-of-the-art RAstar 3200W ASD terminal support and escort tug, to global maritime leader KOTUG. This milestone reinforces the strategic partnership between UZMAR and KOTUG, advancing sustainable towage solutions for ports worldwide.
SD DJOUDJ has departed UZMAR Shipyard on her maiden voyage and is enroute to her home in Senegal, where she will play a key role in elevating towage capabilities across West Africa. This delivery marks not only a milestone in the KOTUG-UZMAR partnership but also a significant step forward in advancing high-performance, environmentally responsible towage solutions in the region.
Measuring 32 meters in length and delivering an impressive 80 tonnes of bollard pull, SD DJOUDJ is engineered for power, precision, and endurance. She is fully certified to IMO Tier III standards, offering reduced emissions and aligning with KOTUG’s firm commitment to greener, more sustainable operations on a global scale.
Equipped with the latest navigation and propulsion technologies, SD DJOUDJ boasts outstanding maneuverability and exceptional seakeeping, features that ensure safe and efficient performance, even under the toughest operating conditions. Her omnidirectional control, advanced winch systems, and robust hull design make her ideally suited for terminal support, escort, and harbour operations in challenging marine environments.
As SD DJOUDJ begins her service, she represents more than a technical achievement, she embodies a shared vision of innovation, operational excellence, and strategic regional expansion. This second delivery further reinforces KOTUG’s presence in West Africa and highlights UZMAR’s role as a globally trusted shipbuilder at the forefront of advanced tug design and construction.
With three more Robert Allan ltd. designed RAstar 3200W tugs still to come, the partnership between UZMAR and KOTUG continues to demonstrate how strategic collaboration can drive progress in the maritime industry; one powerful, purpose-built vessel at a time.
