New tug boosts Newcastle operations

Svitzer Barrington tugboat at sea

Source: Svitzer

The Port of Newcastle’s maritime capabilities have received a major boost with the arrival of a new next-generation TRAnsverse tug joining Svitzer Australia’s fleet

At 32 metres, the Svitzer Barrington represents a step-change in tug design, performance and environmental sustainability.

The vessel is the first of two new TRAnsverse tugs bound for the port, with sister tug Svitzer Nobbys expected to arrive in August.

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