Design and Build of Two New Towage Boats for Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign and Build of Two New Towage Boats for Orkney Islands Council
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£12,200,000.00
RegionScotland
CategoryTransport & Logistics
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Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) awarded a contract to Sanmar Denizcilik Mak.
ve Tic.
A.S.
for the design and build of up to two new tug boats to provide a safe and reliable towage service in Scapa Flow (including Flotta Oil Terminal) and Kirkwall harbour areas.
The contract, valued at £12,200,000, replaces the existing fleet of three tug boats built in 1989 and 1992 as part of a planned programme to meet increasing demands and specification requirements within and beyond Orkney.
The modern design vessels are expected to achieve greater operational safety margins, flexibility, and efficiencies.
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Design and Build of Two New Towage Boats for Orkney Islands Council
Won by Sanmar Denizcilik Mak. ve Tic. A.S. · Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority)
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