Ultratug Bolsters Colombian Towage Fleet With Newbuild Harbour Tug

Chile-headquartered towage owner Ultratug has taken delivery of a new harbour tug in Turkey and begun mobilising it to Colombia to enhance towage and docking in the nation's ports. Sanmar Shipyards delivered UT Amazonas at its facilities in Altinova on 11 August. Built to a Robert Allan RAmparts 2400SX design developed exclusively for Sanmar, the 24.4-metre tug offers 75 tonnes of bollard pull and complies with IMO Tier III emissions standards.

 

Details of the Delivery

 

Ultratug has expanded its Colombian fleet. It took delivery of a new harbour tug. The vessel was built in Turkey. It is now being mobilised to Colombia. There it will enhance towage and docking operations.

The delivery followed a formal ceremony. Sanmar Shipyards delivered the vessel. The ceremony took place at its Altinova facilities. It occurred on 11 August. The tug is named UT Amazonas.

 

The Vessel Design

 

The vessel is one of a pair. It was built as a sister tug to another vessel. That vessel was delivered in the second quarter of 2026. The sister tug operates in Mexico. This reflects a common design across the fleet.

The vessel uses a specific design. It follows Robert Allan's RAmparts 2400SX design. This was developed exclusively for Sanmar. The design suits harbour towage operations. It provides a proven basis for the vessel.

 

Vessel Specifications

 

The vessel has substantial dimensions. It measures 24.4 metres in overall length. It has a moulded beam of 12 metres. Its navigational draught is around 5.5 metres. These dimensions suit harbour operations.

The vessel offers strong performance. It provides 75 tonnes of bollard pull. Its free-running speed is 12.5 knots. This bollard pull supports demanding towage tasks. It enables the vessel to assist larger ships.

 

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Propulsion and Equipment

 

The vessel features advanced propulsion. It has twin high-speed diesel engines. Each produces 2,200 kW at 1,600 rpm. These comply with IMO Tier III standards. Exhaust aftertreatment systems enable this compliance.

The vessel carries specialised equipment. It has azimuth thrusters with fixed-pitch propellers. A forward towing winch supports operations. An aft towing hook adds capability. Firefighting capability completes its equipment.

 

Crew and Accommodation

 

The vessel accommodates a full crew. It provides quarters for up to eight seafarers. Two single-berth cabins serve senior officers. These are for the captain and chief engineer. Three double cabins house other crew below deck.

This accommodation supports sustained operations. It allows the vessel to carry a full complement. Comfortable quarters aid crew wellbeing. This supports reliable towage operations. It reflects the vessel's role as a working platform.

 

Significance for Ultratug

 

The delivery strengthens the company's position. Ultratug operates harbour tugs across Latin America. The new vessel enhances its Colombian fleet. It supports towage and docking in Colombian ports. This reinforces its regional presence.

Company leadership welcomed the delivery. It described the delivery as a successful outcome. It looked forward to future projects together. The vessel was crossing the Atlantic in early September. This marked the final stage of its journey to Colombia.