Guangdong Yudean Shipping, the shipping unit of state run power company Guangdong Yudean Group, has announced that it has signed a framework agreement with Maersk Group to jointly operate a tug business in Guangdong.
Few details were given, however Guangdong Yudean said the agreement will help integrate its tugboat assets and further expand its business.
Guangdong Yudean Shipping currently operates five tugboats along with its fleet of 20 bulkers with a total capacity of around 1.4m dwt.
The move follows Maersk’s towage and salvage unit Svitzer establishing a joint venture with Qingdao Port in June to operate and manage a port tug business.
