P&O Maritime in the Port of Maputo, Mozambique has taken delivery of a new 60-ton ASD (Azimuth Stern Drive) tug, the “Sereia,” which will begin operations at the end of March. Built by Sanmar in Turkey, it joins sister ship, Bulani, a pilot boat and a mooring vessel already working in the port. Sereia is part of a US $15-million package of investments P&O Maritime is making as part of its contract with the Port Authority – Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC). “This new vessel will add to our capabilities in Maputo, providing additional assets to handle increased traffic through the port,” said Rado Antolovic, managing director of P&O Maritime. P&O Maritime was selected through a public tender for maritime navigation services support and started its operations in the Port of Maputo in November 2012.
