Boluda Bolsters Its Gibraltar Tug Fleet - Marine Link
June 18 - the renaming ceremony of the new tugboat “VB Responder” took place at the Small Boats Marina in the port of Gibraltar, strengthening its current fleet in such a strategic point for maritime transport as the Strait of Gibraltar.
Boluda Towage has added a tug to its fleet in the port of Gibraltar. The vessel, renamed VB Responder during a ceremony on Tuesday, is the company's fifth tug in Gibraltar, a strategic point for maritime transport.
The event was attended by the Hon Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo KC MP, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP, the President of Boluda Corporación Marítima, Vicente Boluda Fos, Executive Vice President of Boluda Towage, Vicente Boluda Ceballos and the Captain of the Port, John Ghio.
Vicente Boluda, President of Boluda Corporación Marítima, said, “The importance of Gibraltar and its port as a strategic hub for our operations in the strait, a real gateway from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean via the Mediterranean, where it is essential to act with a powerful and prepared fleet such as that of Boluda Towage."
Minister for the Port, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP, said: “This partnership reflects the Gibraltar Port’s commitment to adapting to the evolving maritime industry and enhancing the services it offers. I would like to thank Boluda for their interest in Gibraltar and I look forward to many years of collaboration."
The Chief Minister, the Hon Fabian Picardo KC MP, said: “I welcome the addition of “VB Responder” to Boluda Towage’s fleet as it signifies their confidence in Gibraltar not just as a strategic point in geographic terms, but as a trustworthy place for business. This is also an important acquisition that strengthens the Port of Gibraltar’s maritime capabilities which will enhance their service.”
Boluda Towage is strengthening its activities despite global geopolitical tensions. Following the latest events in the Red Sea, the ports in the Strait of Gibraltar will be the first in Europe to be touched by the shipping lines now sailing the Cape of Good Hope route and will be a key point on the trade routes between Europe and Asia.
Minister for the Port Gemma Arias-Vasquez added: “Boluda's acquisition of Resolve Salvage and Fire (Gibraltar) Limited and their expansion to Gibraltar undoubtedly strengthens our maritime capabilities. - Govt welcomes the addition of a new tugboat to Boluda Towage fleet
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