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3 October 2026

SAAM Towage christens Petrel tugboat in Arica

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Source reporting: Container News

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SAAM Towage christens Petrel tugboat in Arica

SAAM Towage has officially christened the SAAM Petrel in Arica, Chile, as the tugboat supports port operations in the region. The ceremony brought together local authorities, port representatives and SAAM employees. SAAM Petrel is the first tugboat in the company’s Chilean fleet to meet IMO Tier III emissions standards. The standards aim to significantly reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. The vessel has an 80-tonne bollard pull capacity.

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