N EWS FLASH - Alewijnse

Tugs &
Workboats
Tugs &
Workboats
Alewijnse do Brasil
wins order for two
new pushers
Alewijnse do Brasil is to play a significant role in the building of
two new 2400hp pusher vessels at Estaleiro Amazonia (EASA).
This order reinforces the position of leading system integrator
Alewijnse in the rapidly growing market for inland shipping in
Brazil.
Taco Moll
The project involves the building of two new 2400hp pushers each
with a length of 22 meters, intended for the transport of grain. Construction
will take place at shipyard Estaleiro Amazonia in Bélem,
Brazil. Upon completion in October 2013 the new pushers will go into
service on the inland waterways of Brazil.
In its role as system integrator, Alewijnse will perform the electrical
engineering and deliver a number of important systems including
the (emergency) lighting installation, batteries, alarm and fire detection
systems, PA system and cabling.
Alewijnse do Brasil business partner SKM Tech will produce the
switchboards and distribution panels to specifications determined
by Alewijnse. The supervision and commissioning will be undertaken
by Alewijnse staff, ensuring that Alewijnse’s high standards are met
in full.
Naval architecture company Interocean and EASA are pleased to be
cooperating with Alewijnse. Mr Thiago Lemgruber, managing director
of EASA, commented “We chose Alewijnse as a key partner for
this project for its knowledge, expertise and strong track record in
inland shipping. Choosing Alewijnse as our electrical engineering
partner allows us to focus on our core business.“
Since his appointment as general manager of Alewijnse do Brasil,
Taco Moll has experienced the rapid growth of inland shipping in
Brazil, a sector in which Dutch companies have particular expertise.
As part of its focus on this area Alewijnse do Brasil is playing a leading
role in the Inland Waterways Workgroup, a subgroup of Holland
Marine House Brazil (www.hmhb.com.br). Besides inland shipping,
Alewijnse do Brasil is also focussing on the offshore and transport
sector.
“With this significant order Alewijnse establishes its position in
Brazil’s rapidly growing market for inland shipping,” said Taco Moll.
“The growing demands of the Brazilian inland shipping and offshore
markets give Alewijnse the opportunity to utilise its 100 years of
experience and demonstrate the full scope of its capabilities, from
engineering, production and installation to connecting, commissioning
and after-sales service, and to further promote its proven
record as a reputable electrical system integrator.”
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