SVITZER SECURES 10-YEAR AGREEMENT

[Nick Smith]

Svitzer Australia has won a 10-year contract to provide towage and other marine services to the multi-billion dollar INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG Project in the Port of Darwin in Australia.

The contract comes with the option to extend it up to a maximum of 19 years. Under the contract, Svitzer will supply four high-power Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) escort tugs to assist LNG, LPG and condensate carriers into and out of the Port of Darwin once the Project