Wilson Sons deploys the WS Capella at the Port of Santos and boosts operations with a 70-ton tugboat designed to handle giant ships.

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Published on 14/05/2026 at 12:51

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New ASD 2312 class tugboat was launched on May 13 in Guarujá and will support New Panamax ships in the largest port in Latin America.

Wilson Sons launched, this Wednesday, May 13, the tugboat WS Capella, at the company’s shipyard in Guarujá, São Paulo. The vessel will be assigned to the Port of Santos, considered the largest port complex in Latin America.

Furthermore, the launch reinforces the company’s strategy to expand and renew its port support fleet. Currently, the company now has 83 vessels in operation along the Brazilian coast.

New tugboat increases capacity at the Port of Santos

Like the WS Halcyon, christened in January this year, the WS Capella is part of the new series of three high-power tugboats. The vessel belongs to the ASD 2312 class, with 23 meters in length and 12 meters in beam.

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Technology reduces consumption and increases safety

According to Wilson Sons, the modern design of the tugboat allows for reduced fuel consumption. Consequently, the vessel helps to reduce emissions in port operations.

Moreover, the WS Capella is equipped with a FiFi 1 fire-fighting system, with a capacity of 2.4 million liters of water per hour.

The godmother of the vessel will be Flávia Carvalho, executive director of the Wilson Sons Maritime Agency.

Fleet strengthens national logistics

According to Márcio Castro, executive director of the Wilson Sons Tugboat division, the new vessel strengthens the national logistics chain. For him, the power of the WS Capella meets the necessary requirements to operate increasingly larger ships safely.

Additionally, Castro stated that the tugboat helps generate income, strengthen port infrastructure, and contribute directly to the Brazilian economy.

Adalberto Souza, executive director of the Wilson Sons Shipyard, highlighted that the company invests in cutting-edge technology in the construction of vessels. According to him, the company has qualified professionals and seeks operational excellence.

New series will reach three vessels

Another tugboat of the ASD 2312 class is under construction at the Wilson Sons shipyard in Guarujá. Delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of this year.

With this new series, the company will reach the mark of 156 vessels built at its shipyard, which has more than 80 years of history.

Wilson Sons, with more than 188 years of operation, serves over 5,000 clients in sectors such as navigation, import, export, offshore energy, renewable energy, and agribusiness. Therefore, the launch of the WS Capella marks another advancement for the company in supporting Brazilian port logistics.

How can the new tugboat WS Capella transform the maneuvers of giant ships in the Port of Santos?

Wilson Sons deploys the WS Capella at the Port of Santos and boosts operations with a 70-ton tugboat designed to handle giant ships.

New ASD 2312 class tugboat was launched on May 13 in Guarujá and will support New Panamax ships in the largest port in Latin America.

New tugboat increases capacity at the Port of Santos

Technology reduces consumption and increases safety

Fleet strengthens national logistics

New series will reach three vessels

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Technology reduces consumption and increases safety

Fleet strengthens national logistics

New series will reach three vessels

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