KOTUG’s SD WAALO, built by UZMAR Shipyard, Begins Maiden Voyage Under bp Charter for LNG Operations!

In August, the SD WAALO has been commissioned and began her maiden voyage to Dakar, Senegal, where she has been chartered with 3 other vessels for a long-term contract, by bp Senegal and Mauritania. The vessels will support LNG tanker berthing at bp’s GTA hub offshore St. Louis.

The SD WAALO, built by UZMAR Shipyard is a twin Z drive RASTAR 3200, state-of-the-art, high-speed diesel-powered terminal support/escort tug. It was designed by renowned firm Robert Allan Ltd. for maximum efficiency in ship handling and related terminal support duties. The other 3 vessels will be delivered during Q2 2025.