A.M.S. SHINE and A.M.S. SWISSCO Sea Trial and Imminent Arrival

Australia Marine Services (A.M.S Tugs & Barges) have recently completed the sea trials for the upcoming high spec’ed 28m workboats; A.M.S. SHINE and A.M.S. SWISSCO. The sea-trials were completed with minimal deficiencies and observations and apart from several modifications, these 2 workhorses look set to arrive on time and on schedule. The sea-trials were attended by members of the management and operations department; along with an independent Australian surveyor to ensure that the vessel met local requirements to operate.

These two new built 28M Shallow-draft workboats – A.M.S. Shine & A.M.S. Swissco; will form as the ‘workhorses’ of A.M.S. Tugs & Barges’ fleet with their arrival before the end of 2012. Both workboats are equipped with top of the range equipment such as 2 X FASSI FX1100AXP.24 knuckle-boom cranes (Bow & Aft) that capable of lifting 8T @ 11.25M each.

The various types of work and operations that A.M.S. SHINE & A.M.S. SWISSCO will be assisting in; but not limited to; are dredging supports, coastal constructions, barge supports, and coastal towage operations.

It is expected that both “A.M.S. SHINE” and “A.M.S. SWISSCO” will be delivered and available for charter during the end of 4^th Quarter 2012.

Enquiries for charter regarding these two workboats are welcomed. Please click here to contact our office.