New Svitzer Copacabana tug strengthens LNG operations in Brazil

Svitzer, the Danish global provider of towage and marine services, has announced the delivery of the Svitzer Copacabana, a new tugboat joining its fleet in Brazil. The vessel will strengthen operations involving FSRU units and expand service capacity at key ports across the country.

The Svitzer Copacabana is the first in a new series of three tugboats built by the Rio Maguari Shipyard, part of the company’s strategy to boost operational capacity in Brazil with vessels designed to serve a variety of terminals and contracts.

“Operating large vessels, including LNG carriers, requires precision, preparation, and technology. That’s why we continue to expand our fleet and invest continuously in crew training. The Svitzer Copacabana represents our long-term commitment to the Brazilian market and our confidence in the growth potential of the country’s port and energy operations,” said Daniel Reedtz Cohen, president of Svitzer Brazil.

Equipped with an external FIFI-1 firefighting system, the vessel offers a significant technical advantage for safe operations alongside LNG carriers. The Svitzer Copacabana is an ASD tugboat from the Rampart 2300 series, measuring 23.2 meters in length, with a top speed of 13 knots and a bollard pull of 70 tonnes. By the end of 2025, Svitzer is expected to operate 23 tugboats in Brazil.

Source: Svitzer

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