Boluda Corporación Marítima towing division Boluda Towage has added two new units to its French subsidiary, which will operate in the port of Marseille-Fos.

Boluda Towage France adds two new state-of-the-art tugs to fleet at Marseille-Fos port

The VB SURPRISE and VB ACHERON next-generation tugboats were built in Piriou Shipyards. They are sister ships 30.3 metres long with10.4 beam, powered by 7,032 hp with a 73-ton bollard pull, and are equipped with “Fire Fighting 1” fire prevention and firefighting systems.

These two units will contribute to improve operational quality, safety and agility alongside the vessels already operating in the port of Marseille-Fos.

Boluda Towage France recently added two new tugs, the VB CONCORDE and VB MIRAGE, to the port of Nantes-Saint Nazaire.

Source: Boluda