Vessels

Fond farewell to a famous pair of super tugs

By Peter Barker 2023-08-02T10:52:00

'SA Amandla' pictured later in its career after its mainmast was removed for stability reasons (Amsol)

After almost half a century in service, two famous tugs are to be sent to the breaker’s yard.

The expression ‘they don’t build them like that anymore’ easily applies to these vessels and there will doubtless be few dry eyes when past crew members and others gather to reminisce and bid farewell to the last of this remarkable pair of super tugs.

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