KPA has acquired a new tugboat to exclusively serve the Port of Lamu in marine and tuggage services

The Azimuth Stern Driven (ASD) tug christened MV Pate after one of the Lamu Islands, boasts a bollard pull of 85 tons and a length overall of 29 metres.

It is also fitted with two Caterpillar main engine series CAT 3516C – HD, screw Rolls Royce propulsion system, modern winches, and firefighting system.

Due to her superior features, MV Pate shall be able to handle port and marine operations for all kinds and sizes of vessels safely and efficiently and is estimated to serve the port for a period of 20 years.

The Port of Lamu will also receive two more marine crafts including a Pilot boat and Mooring boat soon to further streamline marine operations at the port.

KPA Chairman General (Rtd) Joseph Kibwana and the Ag. MD Amb. John Mwangemi received the vessel that was built by the Turkish company Med Marine in partnership with Kenya Shipyard Limited.

Source & Photo : KPA