Danish tug owning group Svitzer has announced supporting container ships at the Tanger Med II terminal with five ASD tugs with 90 tons of bollard pull — Svitzer Al Hoceima, Svitzer Chefchaouen, Svitzer Tanger, Svitzer Tetouan and 2025-built Svitzer Ouezzane.
The leading harbor and terminal towage provider also owns three pilot boats at Tanger Med II – Svitzer Oued Aliane, Svitzer Oued Martil and Svitzer Oued Rmel.
“For Svitzer, the region is important because we are supporting customers who need safe and predictable towage in sites of strategic importance for both energy supply and global trade,” said Svitzer managing director for the Middle East and North Africa cluster, Karim Cordahi.
“Our focus is straightforward: build strong local crews, maintain disciplined ways of working, and deliver reliable performance for the ports and terminals we serve,” he added, noting that this means clear procedures, drills and training, well-maintained equipment and close co-ordination with the port community.
Svitzer Company provides marine support services. It offers towage and associated marine services such as berthing and unberthing, escort towage, manoeuvring, firefighting, line handling, jetty and buoy maintenance, waste management, ice breaking, oil boom deployment, and emergency response services.