Towage
Performing over 5,000 ship assists a year in Papua New Guinea, Pacific Towing ensures safe and uninterrupted access the nations harbours and terminals . . . . more
Salvage
We encourage a culture of commitment, innovation and entrepreneurship where all our employees take responsibility for our common purpose: . . . . more
Diving
Our staff provide local knowledge backed with professional expertise unrivalled in PNG, we are >>> more
About us
Established in 1977 Pacific Towing PNG Limited is a joint venture between Svitzer and Steamships Trading >>> more
Pacific Towing
Pacific Towing was incorporated on the 28th of February 1977
Established in 1977 Pacific Towing PNG Limited is a joint venture between Svitzer and Steamships Trading Company. Our main activities involve the provision of specialist and interrelated services to the marine industry comprising harbour towage and moorings services, terminal, and ocean towage, diving, salvage and emergency response services. Through our national and international shareholder links an extensive network of operational and technical expertise is available, providing Pacific Towing with access to specialist skills and support on demand.
We are ready
Pacific Towing is ready to respond to your salvage response needs at any time.
With a reputation for safety and support at sea, Pacific Towing maintains a primary office and extensive salvage store at Port Moresby, with response offices at Lae, Kimbe, Rabaul, Madang and Alotau.
Pacific Towing utilizes chartered and commercial aircraft for emergency transport of equipment and personnel while maintaining a regional network of operators of tugs, barges, cranes and lightering vessels through its shareholder interests.
Latest news
30. 03. 12
The single screw tug LANGILA (2,250bhp/29tbp) was withdrawn from service and towed to the PNG Dockyard for scrapping. LANGILA was built in 1971 by Adelaide Ship Construction she was purchased in 2006 as a third tug at Port Moresby, she was replaced in 2011 by the Sydney tug WOMBI (2440bhp/41tbp)"
Testimonials
With successes including PNG's largest ever salvage operation, the successful refloating of the stranded fully loaded bulk carrier Zhi Qiang in 2006, Pacific Towing is ready to respond to your salvage response needs for any vessel at any time.
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