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Oman signs first locally built tugboat contract
A landmark agreement to build Oman’s first locally manufactured tugboat for Oman LNG has been signed between Asyad Drydock and Svitzer, one of the world’s leading tug operators.
The project builds on the long-standing partnership between Oman LNG and Asyad Group. Hamed Al Numani, CEO of Oman LNG, said: “From the start, Oman LNG was clear that building the tugboat locally, supported by Asyad Group’s investment, should go beyond delivering an operational asset. It should strengthen our country’s maritime legacy and connect it to our business. That is why Asyad has always been our strongest partner. By making local construction a core contractual requirement, we ensured the project contributes directly to national capability building and knowledge transfer. It also supports future growth linked to the marine and shipbuilding industries.”
Since 1 January 2026, Svitzer has been providing towage services at Oman LNG’s terminal in Qalhat. As part of its fleet renewal programme, one of the tugs will be built in Oman, supporting job creation and contributing to the development of local manufacturing capability. The Oman-built tug will be 32m in length with a 65 tonnes bollard pull capacity, and is expected to be delivered in the first half of 2027.
