SVITZER A/S
Svitzer A/S is a leading global maritime services provider headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1833, the company has a long history of providing a range of marine and towage services. As a subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, Svitzer specializes in various aspects of marine operations, including harbor and terminal towage, marine salvage, and emergency response services.
Key Areas of Operation:
Harbor and Terminal Towage: Svitzer operates a comprehensive fleet of tugboats that assist in maneuvering ships safely in and out of ports and terminals. This service is essential for the safe and efficient operation of shipping logistics, especially in busy and congested ports.
Salvage Operations: The company has a strong capability for marine salvage, offering services such as wreck removal, pollution control, and emergency response. Svitzer has been involved in numerous high-profile salvage operations worldwide.
Emergency Response: Svitzer provides rapid response services for maritime emergencies, including firefighting, oil spill containment, and other critical incidents at sea. Their highly trained teams and specialized equipment are geared to handle a wide range of emergency situations.
Offshore Services: In addition to its core port and salvage operations, Svitzer supports offshore energy projects, including oil and gas exploration and renewable energy installations. This includes towage, anchor handling, and other marine support services.
Innovations and Sustainability: Svitzer is committed to innovation and environmental sustainability, frequently investing in new technology and practices that reduce the carbon footprint of their operations. The company explores the use of alternative fuels, hybrid tugboats, and other sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.
With a presence in multiple countries and a versatile fleet of more than 400 vessels, Svitzer serves an extensive network of clients, including shipping companies, port authorities, and industrial facilities. Their global reach and expertise make them one of the foremost names in maritime services.
- Phone: 45 39 19 39 19
- Web: www.svitzer.com
- Fax: 45 39 19 39 55
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Svitzer News
Svitzer Orders Escort Tug from Sanmar
Svitzer has signed a contract with Sanmar to purchase a newbuild 80 tbp ASD escort tug for Southampton, U.K., strengthening its fleet to meet current and future customer requirements and reemphasizing its commitment to the port of Southampton. The new Sanmar-built Robert Allan-designed vessel – RAstar 2800 Class ASD Escort vessel – has been specifically chosen for her maneuverability and reliability. The tug will be named Svitzer Adira and will join the fleet in Southampton in early May.
Svitzer Amstel is Named in the Netherlands
A naming ceremony was held on August 30, 2016 for Svitzer Amstel, a new Sanmar ASD 60-metric-ton bollard pull tug operating in the Port of Amsterdam. The naming ceremony of Svitzer Amstel built by Sanmar Shipyards, was hosted by Port Towage Amsterdam. On behalf of Sanmar, Projects Director Ali Gürün and Marketing Director Pınar Gürün Korkmaz have attended the event. In witness of the invited guests and with the Svitzer Amstel alongside on the quay…
Svitzer Team Visits Sanmar Shipyards
Members of Svitzer's management team visited both of Sanmar’s shipyards to monitor the progress of existing orders and discuss further existing contracts between the towage and emergency response firm and the Turkish shipbuilder. Svitzer ‘s chief technical officer, Kristian Brauner, and head of group newbuilding, Esben H Grundvig, were advised by Sanmar Managing Director Cem Seven that it was business as usual at both yards.
Svitzer Continues Its Expansion In Towage
In highly challenged shipping and salvage markets, Svitzer delivered an underlying profit for Q2 2016 of USD 23m (USD 30m). In the first 6 months of 2016, Svitzer…
Maersk's Svitzer Establishes Montreal Harbour Towage
Denmark's Svitzer, the world's biggest tugboat operator, said on Monday it has established a harbour towage service in the Port of Montreal providing shipdocking, escort and ice-breaking services.
Svitzer Names Manager for Middle East & Africa
As of February 1, Mohammed Ahmed is appointed new Regional Manager of Svitzer Middle East & Africa, including the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. Ahmed has been with the Maersk Group for 11 years…
Svitzer Orders Two Tugs from Sanmar Shipyards
Svitzer is ordering two more ASD tugs from Sanmar Shipyards to service the multi-billion dollar INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG Project in the Port of Darwin, Australia.
Svitzer Takes Delivery of Two Damen ASD Tugs
CPP and special render recovery winches ensure superb performance. Svitzer, the leading global towage and salvage specialist, has taken delivery of two Damen ASD Tugs 3212 in the UK.
Svitzer Acquires Two Damen ASD Tugs
Svitzer has taken delivery of two Damen ASD Tugs 3212 in the UK. The initial contract was signed at the Tugnology 2015 event, which took place in London in May.
Svitzer Chooses Cat Power for Harbor Tugboats
To power four new harbor tugboats under construction in Brazil, global towage and emergency response provider Svitzer turned to Caterpillar — purchasing eight Cat…
Svitzer Asia Formers Towage JV in Qingdao Port
Qingdao Port International Co., Ltd and Svitzer Asia last signed a joint venture agreement last week in an effort to pool resources for future growth, establishing…
Svitzer Bags 30-year Towing Deal in Costa Rica
Svitzer has entered a 30-year terminal towage contract to provide marine services for the new APMT Moin Container Terminal in Costa Rica, starting from the third quarter of 2017.
Svitzer Orders Six ASD Tugs from Sanmar
Press release - Svitzer has awarded a contract for six Robert Allan Ltd. designed RAstar 2800 Class ASD tugs to the Turkish Shipbuilder Sanmar, operators of two custom-built, modern shipyards located in Tuzla and Altinova, Turkey. Robert Allan Ltd. said it continues to enhance its RAstar Offshore/Escort Tug design of a unique series of high-performance ASD Tugs. Designed primarily for terminal work…
Svitzer Orders Pair of Damen Tugboats
Svitzerhas ordered two more Damen ASD 3212 tugs with 80 tons bollard pull performance for its escort and towing operations on the Thames and Felixstowe. They are being built at Damen’s ong Cam Shipyard in Vietnam and will be delivered to Svitzer UK in October 2015. The 32m ASD tugs, designed for push-pull, escorting, towing and fire-fighting operations, feature a 12.2m beam and speed of 14 knots. For propulsion…
Titan, Svitzer Merger Creates Global Salvage Giant
Svitzer, salvage division of AP Moller-Maersk and Titan Salvage, a division of Crowley Maritime Corp are merging their salvage operations to create a new market leader.
Damen, MTU & SVITZER to Launch World’s 1st RSD CNG Tug
Three leading companies have teamed up to bring the first ever Reverse Stern Drive (RSD) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tug to the market. Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands…
Ocean Safety Equips Latest Svitzer Workboat
The U.K.’s largest independent safety supplier Ocean Safety has delivered a full safety inventory to the new workboat for Svitzer UK, as part of their ongoing contract to supply and support the U.K. fleet. The new workboat Svitzer Leven is currently undergoing sea trials and will be based and operating on the Tees. The workboat, which will be used to collect marine wastage from ships calling at the port, has been manufactured in Southampton by Southampton Marine Services Ltd. at Ocean Quay.
Does Svitzer Dominate the Indian Salvage Scene?
Svitzer claims to be better placed than most salvors operating in the country? “There are not many Indian salvors to take care of the prospects that exist here,…
Svitzer Chooses Edoc and Helm Marine Operations Software
Edoc Systems Group, developers of Helm Marine Operations Software (Helm), said that global towage provider, Svitzer A/S has chosen Helm Dispatch Manager and Helm…
Wärtsilä to Power Four Svitzer Tugboats
Wärtsilä contracted to supply power systems of four modern diesel-electric tugs building for Australian owner Svitzer. The vessels are being built at the ASL shipyard in Singapore and are scheduled to be in operation by early 2014. Each of the four 80 Ton Bollard Pull (TBP) harbour tugs will be fitted with two 9-cylinder and one 8-cylinder in-line Wärtsilä 20 engines. The use of the Wärtsilä 20 engines as diesel-electric generating sets is a new development in the tugs market.
