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CFM Logistics has received a new tugboat, Messalo, from Uzmar Shipyard in Turkey to enhance operations at the Port of Nacala, Mozambique. This investment aims to support rising trade levels and improve ship handling capabilities at this crucial maritime gateway, reflecting the growing importance of the port in regional logistics.
Africa-Press – Mozambique. A maritime, port and offshore logistics and support service provider in Mozambique has invested in a new tugboat from a Turkish shipyard
CFM Logistics has taken delivery of a new harbour tug from Uzmar Shipyard to support ship handling and docking at a Mozambique port.
The maritime, port and offshore logistics and support services provider intends to deploy Messalo at the Port of Nacala in the African nation as it anticipates rising trade levels and ship turnarounds at this key maritime gateway.
Uzmar built this 25-m tugboat in Turkey as shipyard number NB-175 to Robert Allan Ltd’s RAmparts 2500W design for escorting, manoeuvring and docking ships. It held the official delivery ceremony with CFM Logistics at its shipyard near Istanbul on 6 March 2026.
Messalo has a beam of 12 m, accommodation for six crew members, and is powered by two 1,900-kW diesel four-stroke engines, delivering a bollard pull of around 75 tonnes and a maximum speed of 13 knots.
Mozambique’s maritime sector has been evolving, with significant investments aimed at enhancing port infrastructure and logistics capabilities. The Port of Nacala is a vital hub for trade in the region, facilitating the movement of goods and services. Recent developments, such as the acquisition of new tugboats, are part of broader efforts to improve efficiency and accommodate increasing maritime traffic, which is essential for economic growth and regional connectivity. As trade levels rise, the need for modern support services becomes increasingly critical.
