Sulnorte and Banco do Nordeste Establish Promising Partnership for Building Tugboats in Brazil

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 31/08/2023 at 21:33

Reprodução. Fonte: Portos e Navios

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The Financing Contract That Provides for the Construction of Two Tugboats from the Companies Symbolizes an Important Milestone in the Brazilian Maritime Industry

The Brazilian shipbuilding industry is taking firm steps toward a promising future. Sulnorte Serviços Marítimos revealed the signing of a new financing contract with Banco do Nordeste (BNB) for the construction of two tugboats. With production taking place in Brazilian territory, the company also plans to soon launch the tender for selecting the shipyard responsible for building the vessels, according to the website Petronotícias.

Sulnorte Serviços Marítimos achieved an important milestone by signing a financing contract with Banco do Nordeste for the manufacturing of two new tugboats. This step signals a new chapter for the Brazilian shipbuilding industry, which seeks to expand its activities and generate positive prospects for the sector.

The meeting to formalize the tugboat contract took place at the BNB headquarters in Sergipe and was attended by representatives from Sulnorte, including Adolfo Acioli (Partner), Luiz Felipe Gouvea (Executive Director), Nilson Cavalcanti (Financial Director), and Atílio Gonçalves (Board Advisor). On the Banco do Nordeste side, Superintendent Cesar Santana, Agency Manager Marcos Andrade, and Relationship Manager Danilo Prata were present.

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High-Performance Tugboats

The Sulnorte project includes the construction of two tugboats, which will be 23 meters long. The feature that sets these vessels apart is their static towing capacity, which will reach 75 tons of BP (Brake Power). This specification demonstrates the company’s commitment to producing high-performance vessels ready to face maritime challenges with efficiency and safety.

Banco do Nordeste has a 70-year history as one of the main supporters of projects in the Northeast Region of Brazil. On the other hand, Sulnorte is a respected figure in the tugboat scene in Brazil, recently celebrating 45 years of operation in the market. The union of these two players through a financing contract establishes the foundations for the realization of the two new tugboats.

Through this collaboration, Sulnorte reinforces its commitment to innovation and the development of the shipbuilding industry in the country. The local production of the tugboats not only generates jobs and boosts the economy but also contributes to the modernization and growth of the sector.

The upcoming launch of the tender for selecting the shipyard that will oversee the construction of the vessels marks yet another solid step in the journey of the Brazilian shipbuilding industry toward a future of opportunities and technological advancements.

Sulnorte and Banco do Nordeste Establish Promising Partnership for Building Tugboats in Brazil

The Financing Contract That Provides for the Construction of Two Tugboats from the Companies Symbolizes an Important Milestone in the Brazilian Maritime Industry

High-Performance Tugboats

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