High-power tug starts operations offshore Brazil

Offshore staff

PORTO ACU, Brazil – The WS Sirius harbor and ocean-going tugboat, owned by Wilson Sons Rebocadores, has entered service north of the state of Rio de Janeiro.

The 90-t bollard pull vessel is equipped with a render recovery winch, allowing it to maintain a safe and constant distance with automated control of the pull on the tow line, reducing the likelihood of line breakage during the maneuvers, said Marcio Castro, Wilson Sons Rebocadores operational director.

TheWS Sirius, which is equipped to tow platforms more than 100 nautical miles (185 km) from the coast, is 32 m (105 ft) long with a beam of 12 m (39 ft). Construction took 22 months to complete.

11/30/2018