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Switzer inks 10-year Ichthys LNG towage contract

Switzer has bagged a 10-year towage contract with the Ichthys LNG project in the Port of Darwin, Australia.

Marcus Hand, Editor

December 11, 2015

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The contract between Switzer and INPEX, which operates Ichthys LNG, is for four Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) escort tugs to assist vessels berthing at the Port of Darwin once the onshore processing facility is up and running in late 2015.

The fleet of four tugs will comprise two newbuilds and two existing vessels and Switzer will build a new base in the Port of Darwin.

The contract, which could run for a maximum of 19 years, also covers provision of emergency response.

“Securing this major contract not only cements Svitzer’s position as Australia’s leadingprovider of safe, reliable towage services, it’s also a vote of confidence in the expertise and professionalism of our local Darwin crews, which was integral to the success of ourtender,” said Switzer Australia md Mark Malone.

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Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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