Mwokozi 2, the new tugboat for the Port of Mombasa

The Port of Mombasa today received a new state-of-the-art tugboat, RAstar 4200 built in Turkey by Ereğli Shipyard at a cost of 1.9 billion shillings.

The high-performance Azimuth Stern Driven (ASD) tug christened Mwokozi 2, joins KPA fleet of tugboats to primarily offer salvage and harbour operations as well as complement other marine crafts crucial for tuggage services at the port.

Equipped with excellent maneuverability and packing a hefty 120 tonnes of bollard pull, the vessel with a length overall of 42 metres, 16.00m in width, and maximum draft of 7.2 metres will deliver enhanced towing and ship handling services for vessels stuck at sea/ or with mechanical problems. The vessel is equipped with Caterpillar C280-12 Engines & SCHOTTEL SRP 710 FP Propulsion Systems.

Mwokozi 2, was given a water canon salute by a flotilla of tugs and pilot cutters depicting her maiden voyage to the port of Mombasa.

The vessel has been constructed and equipped according to Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) requirements.

Photos : Ereğli Shipyard