Svitzer Australia wins contract with Royal Australian Navy.

According to information published by Svitzer Australia on September 6, 2021, Australia’s leading towage provider, has been announced as the successful tenderer for a long-term contract to provide towage services for the Department of Defence, servicing the Royal Australian Navy.
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Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth FFH 157 from the Royal Australian Navy (Picture source: Svitzer Australia)

Svitzer as the winner of the Defence Marine Support Services Package 3 tender, will provide towage services for Australia’s naval fleet, the management of Navy towage assets, and the development of naval personnel training in major ports around Australia.

With over 20 ports nationally, Svitzer supports and promotes local maritime organisations, service providers and local employment.

As Australia’s largest employer of seafarers, Svitzer Australia provides towage services in over 20 ports around Australia, ensuring a well-connected network of operations.

Svitzer has previously supported Defence as a towage subcontractor in several Australian ports and has a long and proven history in Australia, providing flexible and reliable towage services to the highest industry standards to the Australian Defence maritime community.

Svitzer will commence towage operations for the Navy from 1 October 2021.

Svitzer is a global market leader providing towage and sustainable marine solutions to customers in 30+ countries across four regions. As a standalone company and as part of Maersk they have been providing safety and support at sea since 1833.