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Today, September 26th, we celebrate World Maritime Day 🌊 🚢. This year's theme, 'Navigating the future: safety first!', couldn't be more fitting for Svitzer. Safety for us is not just a priority; it's a commitment we live by every day. We would like to celebrate our love of the sea and our unwavering commitment to safety by recognising the dedication and courage of our seafarers, who brave the elements and dynamic conditions every day. We wish you all fair winds and following seas! #WorldMaritimeDay #safety #svitzer *Thank you for the beautiful footage, Master Abdelhamid Khedr and Leandro – Navios e Cia.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve signed a contract with Turkish shipyard UZMAR to build the world’s first battery-methanol tug.  The new tug will be based on our innovative TRAnsverse tug design and feature a 6MWh battery supported by dual-fuel methanol engines for back-up and range extension.  When deployed in the Port of Gothenburg in the second half of 2025, this escort duty tug is expected to conduct more than 90% of its operations using its battery-electric powertrain while conducting up to 25% of our operations in the port.   Gareth Prowse, Head of Decarbonisation, says: “The launch of a first-of-its-kind battery-methanol tug is a significant milestone for our decarbonisation ambitions which highlight the importance of future-proof equipment and technology that further increases the fuel-efficiency of our global fleet. We’re proud of the work we’ve done with our technology suppliers and engineering consultants to develop the tug to this point. The battery-methanol tug will mean we can deliver our services to customers in the Port of Gothenburg region with significantly lower carbon emissions, and still to the highest operational and safety standards.”   #decarbonisation #svitzer  Full story below https://lnkd.in/dWR6_CUG

We’re immensely proud to congratulate Amrendra Kumar Lal and the Svitzer Warunda crew (pictured bellow) from our AMEA region as global winners of the Svitzer Safety Award 2024.  The Svitzer Safety Award recognizes and celebrates excellent safety initiatives submitted by colleagues globally to continuously improve our safety standards and culture.  John Nelson from our region Europe team, the Svitzer Dragon crew in Australia, and Hidelbrando Almeida in the Americas were the other three regional winners selected as Svitzer Safety Award finalists from more than 45 innovative safety initiative ideas submitted by colleagues around the world.  After careful consideration, our Executive Leadership Team decided to present this global award to Amrendra and the Svitzer Warundra crew for their innovative gangway solution developed to reduce risks associated with safe vessel access.  Congratulations to our winners! We can’t wait to celebrate with you on this Global Safety Day. A day where everyone in Svitzer comes together to share how we listen and learn to eliminate serious risks in our daily work.  #safety #globalsafetyday #svitzer  

We are incredibly proud to see Ekaterina Riegels Hjorth, Head of Decarb & Products Business Development at Svitzer, joining the Women In Shipping (WIS) Board. Ekaterina's dedication to fostering an inclusive environment and her commitment to driving positive change in the shipping industry are truly inspiring, and we look forward to supporting Ekaterina as she continues to break barriers and create opportunities for women in shipping.

Svitzer has announced the signing of a contract with Estaleiro Rio Maguari for the construction of three new azimuth stern drive (ASD) 70-ton bollard pull tugboats with Fifi-1, external firefighting system. This investment underlines Svitzer's continuous commitment to expanding its presence in Brazil, catering to both new and existing customers. Read the full press release to learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eVn-KjVD Arjen van Dijk Daniel Reedtz Cohen Fabio Vasconcellos #Svitzer #Brazil

🚢 Day of the Seafarer 2024: Safety at Sea 🌊 🚢 Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication and resilience of our seafarers. At Svitzer, safety is our top priority, and this year's theme, "Safety Tips at Sea," highlights the essential practices that keep our crew safe and operations smooth. From thorough safety drills to state-of-the-art equipment, we are committed to creating a secure working environment for all. To all seafarers, thank you for your commitment to excellence and safety. #DayOfTheSeafarer #SafetyTipsAtSea #Svitzer #Maritime #Seafarers

We are happy to announce a joint investment with Atlantic Towing a part of J.D. Irving, Limited. to modernise the Port of Halifax fleet with two powerful new Rastar 3200 tugboats, boasting an 85-ton bollard pull each.  This significant investment underscores our commitment to meeting the growing needs of the Port of Halifax, which has experienced continuous growth in recent years.    Commenting on the collaboration, Managing Director Svitzer Americas, Arjen van Dijk, shared: "Through a collaborative effort, Svitzer's newbuild team, along with operations and procurement departments in Copenhagen and Panama, worked closely with Atlantic Towing to identify the best technical and operational solutions. These two new tugs exemplify our commitment to co-creating effective solutions with partners.” We are proud to collaborate with Atlantic Towing and offer safe and reliable services for the Port of Halifax / Port d'Halifax. https://lnkd.in/d5Y2wB_v

Svitzer is proud to partner with SOHAR Port to introduce biofuel bunkering for tugboat operations in the Middle East. Following a pilot program using B20 biofuel (a blend of 80% diesel and 20% biofuel), we're thrilled to report that the positive results of the trial have paved the way for an ambitious plan to expand biofuel bunkering to all tugs operating at SOHAR Port. Read the full press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2VyVstj

Say hello to Emily Reeves and Thomas Schrum. They’re two of the tremendously talented students who are currently writing up their bachelor's project or master thesis while partnering with Svitzer. Both Emily and Thomas are exploring new ways to potentially reduce our fuel and carbon emissions to make Svitzer’s daily operations even more sustainable in line with our long-term decarbonisation targets.  As part of her BSc in Sustainable Maritime Operations at the University in Plymouth, Emily is investigating if methanol-fueled vessels are a viable option for our fleet on the river Humber in the UK. Thomas is exploring potential fuel and emission reductions from the use of hybrid or even fully electric tugs in the operation of a large container port as part of his bachelor’s in Technology Management and Marine Engineering. Best of luck to you both, Emily and Thomas. These are such cool research projects, and we’re happy to support your studies.   #svitzer #decarbonisation