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KPA to acquire modern multipurpose tugboat for Sh1.7 billion

Tugs tow away Mv.Theresa arctic cargo vessel to the port of Mombasa on July 12, 2017. [Maarufu Mohamed/Standard]

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will buy a tugboat to conduct marine rescue operations in the harbour or out at sea.

In a statement released yesterday, KPA said investment in the modern Azimuth stern-drive tug was in line with its equipment modernisation and maintenance programme that aims to enhance efficiency at the port.

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