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Xiamen Port Holding orders four tugboat newbuilds

Xiamen Port Holding Group is investing to acquire four tugboats to upgrade its fleet.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

June 16, 2021

1 Min Read

Photo: Scott Graham - Unsplash

The company plans to purchase and build two 6,800 bhp tugboats, one 5,000 bhp tugboat and one 4,000 bhp tugboat at a total cost of around CNY160m ($25m).

The construction period for the newbuildings will be 14 months.

Xiamen Port Holding said that the purchase of the tugboats would meet the growing demands for towage in the coming three years and the expansion of offshore business at Quanzhou port, Xiamen bay and neighbouring port areas.

Currently, Xiamen Port Holding operates a fleet of 34 tugboats.

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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