Wilson Sons launches new tugboat

Wilson Sons held this Wednesday (May 13) the launch ceremony for the WS Capella tugboat at the company’s shipyard in Guarujá, São Paulo. The vessel is the second unit in a new series of three high-powered tugboats being built for operations in Brazil.

Built at Wilson Sons’ own shipyard, the ASD 2312-class tug features 70 tonnes of bollard pull, azimuth propulsion, and the capability to support large vessels during berthing and unberthing operations at the Port of Santos, Latin America’s largest port complex. The project also incorporates modern design solutions aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.

According to the company, the new series is part of its fleet renewal and expansion strategy. Wilson Sons now operates a fleet of 83 tugboats along the Brazilian coast. A third ASD 2312-class vessel is currently under construction, with delivery scheduled for the third quarter of this year.