New P&O tug for the Port of Maputo

P&O Maritime is increasing capabilities at the Port of Maputo, Mozambique, with the delivery of a new tug boat, reports Port Technology. The new 60-tonne azimuth stern drive (ASD) tug, named Sereia, will enter service at the end of the month. Built under P&O Maritime supervision by Turkish company Sanmar, the Sereia will join its sister ship, Bulani, a pilot boat and mooring vessel already operating at the port. The vessels form part of a US$15 million package of investments that P&O Maritime agreed with the Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) in November 2012.