New tugboats boost operational capacity of Sao Francisco do Sul

Two new tugboats have commenced operations in the Port of São Francisco do Sul this week. These tugboats are owned by the multinational company Saam Towage, which boasts 60 years of experience in port operations.

In addition to Saam Towage, the port located in the North of Santa Catarina now relies on the services provided by companies specializing in tug services: Svitzer and Wilson Sons. Together, they supply eight vessels responsible for pushing, pulling, and towing ships during maneuvers such as mooring and unberthing.

Cleverton Vieira, the president of Porto, sees the addition of yet another significant player as an indication that São Francisco do Sul is among a select group of ports that successfully attract major tugboat companies in the industry. “The entry of yet another company to enhance maritime support operations demonstrates the confidence that the market places in Santa Catarina and the current administration of the Port of São Francisco do Sul.”

Pablo Fonseca, the Director of Operations and Logistics, emphasizes the fundamental role of tug activity in the development of the port, particularly concerning maritime flow. “Therefore, we can confidently state that our actions meet the national and international logistics market requirements.”

“Given the expansion of maneuvers in the Port of São Francisco do Sul, one of our concerns was the availability of tugboats,” said Clayton Cipriano, the Operations Manager. “However, this concern has now been resolved, and we can assure our users that they will be served efficiently. In other words, our port stands out as a national reference.”

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