Svitzer has signed a large, 9-year terminal towage contract with Oman liquefied natural gas LLC (Oman LNG), a joint venture company established by a royal decree and operating under the laws of the Sultanate of Oman.
The new contract covers time charter of four newbuild 65-tonne bollard pull azimuth stern drive tugs to support the berthing and unberthing of LNG and NGL tankers at the jetty in Qalhat LNG Terminal. In addition to towage services, Svitzer will provide firefighting capabilities, escort duties, pilot boarding and dive support. Svitzer’s operations for Oman LNG are planned to commence at the beginning of 2026.
Svitzer has been a key towage and marine services provider in the Sultanate of Oman since 2005 and is today well-established in the country with three ongoing operations.
Svitzer’s managing director in AMEA, Deniz Kirdar True, says: ‘This new contract not only aligns with Svitzer’s growth strategy, it is also an important step in solidifying our position in Oman and the broader region. We are proud that Oman LNG have placed their trust with us to manage their towage operations, and we look much forward to providing safe and reliable services in their terminal.’
