{"id":20907,"date":"2026-05-07T14:02:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=20907"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:02:48","slug":"cote-divoire-two-new-tugboats-to-strengthen-the-operational-capacity-of-the-port-of-abidjan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/cote-divoire-two-new-tugboats-to-strengthen-the-operational-capacity-of-the-port-of-abidjan\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00d4TE D\u2019IVOIRE \u2013 TWO NEW TUGBOATS TO STRENGTHEN THE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF THE PORT OF ABIDJAN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687037839_1391841639642227_3736597642601543481_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20908\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687037839_1391841639642227_3736597642601543481_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687037839_1391841639642227_3736597642601543481_n.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687037839_1391841639642227_3736597642601543481_n-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687037839_1391841639642227_3736597642601543481_n-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687037839_1391841639642227_3736597642601543481_n-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687037839_1391841639642227_3736597642601543481_n-1536x1110.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"260\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Port Autonome d\u2019Abidjan<\/span><\/span> has reached a new milestone in its ongoing modernization drive and efforts to strengthen its operational capabilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"536\">On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Abidjan port platform hosted the official presentation ceremony of two next-generation tugboats, in a context marked by strong growth in maritime traffic and the arrival of increasingly large vessels, particularly new-generation container ships.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"1166\">The ceremony was attended by several authorities from the maritime and port sectors, including Colonel <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Emmanuel Yao Coffi<\/span><\/span>, Director of Maritime Operations, Safety and Environment at the Port Autonome d\u2019Abidjan (PAA), representing Mr. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kassoum Traor\u00e9<\/span><\/span>, Acting Director General of the PAA; Mr. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Philippe Coudray<\/span><\/span>, Operations Director of <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boluda.eu?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"993\">BOLUDA Towage<\/a>, representing its CEO; and Ms. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Asta Rosa Ciss\u00e9<\/span><\/span>, Regional Director of <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aglgroup.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1165\">Africa Global Logistics (AGL)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1517\">Acquired by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Ivoirienne de Remorquage et de Sauvetage<\/span><\/span> (IRES), a subsidiary of BOLUDA Towage, the two ASD-type tugboats\u2014named <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">VB KUDU<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">VB NYALA<\/span><\/span>\u2014were built in 2025 by the Dutch group <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.damen.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1480\">Damen Shipyards Group<\/a>, a global reference in shipbuilding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1914\">Measuring 22.81 meters in length and delivering 3,806 kW of power, these units have a bollard pull of 70 tonnes. Their performance will enable more precise assistance to large vessels, reduce risks associated with port maneuvers, and improve the fluidity of berthing and departure operations. As such, they represent a key asset for enhancing the safety and efficiency of maritime traffic flows.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2318\">According to the representative of the PAA\u2019s Acting Director General, this investment addresses a major strategic challenge: maintaining the competitiveness of the Port of Abidjan in an increasingly competitive port environment. These new assets will also help strengthen operational safety, improve the quality of services provided to shipowners, and sustainably support the growth of port activities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"2318\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687033569_1391835899642801_8260409444583340090_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20909\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687033569_1391835899642801_8260409444583340090_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687033569_1391835899642801_8260409444583340090_n.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687033569_1391835899642801_8260409444583340090_n-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/687033569_1391835899642801_8260409444583340090_n-1024x740.jpg 1024w, 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