FORWARD THE WAY

It is our intention to replace the older vessels with modern ones and this process has already started. The ninth tug of the fleet added in March 2022 is a brand new 2021 Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) 70 ton bollard tug 2312 series (latest propulsion technology). This tug has enabled us to improve the quality services given to New Fortress LNG Terminal in the Portland Bight, now providing three tugs 70, 65 & 60 tons bollard pull, supported by two additional 50 ton tug boats. With a compliment of nine tugs, Portside is able to maintain their operational obligations in the ports, facilitating release of a tug to carry out statutory maintenance and dry dockings, devoid of the need to charter a replacement vessel.

1) Implementation of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), enhancing vessel operation & maintenance in the optimization of vessels safety, reliability, and availability in fulfilling our Harbour tugs operations in the ports of Jamaica.

2) Implementation of the IMO 2018 International Safety Management (ISM), with the company and vessels operating under an International Safety Management System (SMS)which will be fully certified and surveyed by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica. We acknowledge that safety is the responsibility of every employee of the company. Although the vessels owned & operated are below 500 gross ton, where it is not mandatory to implement ISM, Portside Towing has voluntarily decided to implement and maintain a documented (SMS) to fulfil IMO Standards for ISM requirements.

3) Implementation of a Fleet management Software, which includes modules to cover all key areas of operation & management of fleet.