Svitzer Australia

Fair to say there's a bit of excitement building around the TRAnsverse tug capabilities. The first TRAnsverse - Svitzer Taurus - is in operations in Amsterdam, and the Port of Newcastle will see the second and third TRAnsverse tugs arrive in 2025. The Svitzer X Robert Allan Ltd. TRAnsverse tug design provides a significant leap forward in towage capabilities which we are excited to share more on soon, so watch this space. In the meantime, we have a world-class simulator and maritime training facility helping ready our team for their arrival, as you can see by our Training Superintendent, Ben Holder's video below! #TRAnsverseTug #FutureofTowage

It was a pleasure to host Chase from Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School for his work experience on the Svitzer Koombana in Bunbury recently. Chase's enthusiasm and eagerness to learn made a wonderful impression on our crew. Our team is committed to sharing their knowledge and passion for the marine industry with the next generation - so, a big thank you to our local Bunbury team for the patience and support for Chase’s work experience. It’s a testament to their community spirit and willingness to share their passion and knowledge and showcasing the rewarding maritime career opportunities available We are looking forward to seeing young talents like Chase as they explore exciting maritime careers in the future! 🌟🛥️⚓ #WorkExperience #FutureMariners

These are some special feet, which along with colleagues from across Australia, have helped walk their way to raising more than $2100 for Men’s Health. Advocating for men’s health is a cause close to many of our team’s hearts, and the initiative was an idea born out of our West team in Fremantle who are particularly passionate about raising awareness and encouraging healthy habits. The maritime industry is predominantly male, and men will die on average 4.5 years earlier than women and for reasons that are largely preventable - so it's important to many of our colleagues that we ensure we take steps to support and raise awareness around how to stay mentally and physically healthy. The team created a Movember X Tugboat inspired design and raised funds by selling the socks among colleagues. A great idea for a great cause, and please use this post to take a moment on how you can take steps to improve your health and the health of the men in your lives: 1. Stay connected: Spend time with people who make you feel good 2. Talk, more. Being there for someone, listening and giving your time can be life-saving 3. Know the numbers. At 50, talk to your doctor about prostate cancer and whether it’s right for you to have a PSA test. 4. Know the nuts. Simple. Get to know what’s normal for your testicles. 5. More, more. Add more activity to your day and do more of what makes you feel good (source: Movember)

After an extensive search process, Svitzer Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of James Comer to its Australian Leadership Team as Regional Chief People Officer. James is a proven HR and People and Culture executive and brings more than 20 years of experience to the role. James commenced with Svitzer this week and reports to Svitzer Australia Managing Director, Videlina Georgieva Svitzer can also advise that it will soon farewell General Manager – West, Tully Barnes, from the business as he departs to take up a new opportunity with a Port Authority. Tully finishes up with Svitzer in late March. Welcome to the Svitzer team, James and thank you for your service, Tully. 

New Year, New You? We are always on the look out for professional, proactive and motivated colleagues. Check out below! 👇 ⚓

Höegh Autoliners secures first ever low-carbon towage solution in Australia! ⚓ 🌱 🏅 We are pretty excited to have partnered with Höegh to provide our Eco Tow solution and to see the first shipping service in Australia receive a 100% carbon emission reduction (Tank to Wake) through our innovative insetting product. Check out the vision of Höegh Aurora’s arrival/departure into Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd which was among four Australian ports the Aurora visited on her maiden voyage down under. The largest and most environmentally friendly car-carrier vessel class in the world and Svitzer's decarbonisation products provide a beacon of what a sustainable, green maritime future looks like and how the maritime industry can contribute to our Net Zero future. It was a privilege to be able to partner with Höegh Autoliners on this initiative. If you would like to learn more about EcoTow, please contact one of our Commercial team or visit https://lnkd.in/gWcdVY54 Watch more below! 👇

Thank you to all our customers, colleagues and stakeholders for your partnership and support in 2024. 🙏 ⚓️ It is a privilege for us to be able to serve the ports, shipping and maritime community and we look forward to continuing efforts to lead sustainable marine services in 2025 and beyond. Here’s a few highlights from 2024 - but at the end of the day, behind every safe, reliable and efficient shipping service; behind every community cause supported; behind the drive to decarbonise and to bring new talent into the industry - is our wonderful people within Svitzer and across our fantastic industry. To Fair Winds and Following Seas for the year ahead!

A great read on a great Newcastle port family ❤️ ⚓️ 💙

We would like to wish a safe and happy festive period to all our colleagues, customers and stakeholders in Australia and PNG and around the world. To those of you who are working over this period, at sea and in our ports, stay safe, take care and thank you for your efforts. Merry Christmas. 🎅 🎄🧑🎄⚓️

🚢 Svitzer 2024: A Year of Transformation and Growth⚓ Every day we are committed to our customers, our people and the safety and reliability of our sustainable marine services. Thank you to all our employees for being the driving force behind our success, as well as to our customers, partners, and others who helped make 2024 another great year. In Svitzer we are looking forward to continuing to serve our customers and communities in the New Year. Happy Holidays and stay safe.