MED TUG SVSI Naming Ceremony

MED TUG SVSI Naming Ceremony

Newbuilding “SVS I” naming ceremony

On Saturday 7/12/2024 was held the naming ceremony of the tug “SVS I”. The tugboat is the first newbuilding of the Maritime Company SVS, established with the participation of three leading companies of the towing and salvage sector (VERNIKOS-SPANOPOULOS-LYMPOUSAKIS).
The tug was built at the Med Marine Shipyards in Eregli, Turkey. It belongs to the design series of the world-renowned Canadian designer Robert Allan and covers a wide range of operational capabilities such as port and open sea tows and on-site alert. It has a bollard pull of 75 tons, a powerful external fire extinguishing system class Fi-Fi 1, as well as equipment for pollution control.

During the greeting on behalf of the Board of Directors of the company, it was mentioned, among other things, that the company SVS is proceeding with the implementation of a business plan that provides significant investments, in order to meet the challenges of the industry. Its aim is to form the necessary conditions for the expansion and qualitative upgrading of the offered tugboat services, giving priority to the market needs.

Additionally, the new tug “SVS I” that enters into the fleet of SVS and the forthcoming sister tug that is expected to be launched in April, emphasizes the dedication of the company to play a crucial role in supporting its activities and serve the ever-increasing needs.

Finally, special reference was made to the contribution of Attika Bank and its efforts to promote shipping activities and especially to the towing industry, with significant financial resources for the purchase of modern tugs. Thus, SVS is looking forward to future cooperation with the bank, reflected to the christening of the newbuilding by the Director of the bank’s shipping department, Mr. Konstantinos Economou.

The event was successfully concluded wishing officers and crew safe voyages with the benediction of Saint Nikolas.