Swan Defence bags Denmark contract

Mumbai: Shipbuilding and heavy engineering firm Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI) on Thursday said it has secured a supply contract from Denmark-based towage operator Svitzer A/S for four advanced tugs.

Deliveries of these patented TRAnsverse 3,200 tugs are to commence in early 2028, SDHI said in a statement.

The contract follows an extensive competitive evaluation of leading global shipyards, it said. Co-developed by naval architects Robert Allan Ltd and Svitzer, the tug is engineered for complex harbour towage and escort operations.