MARITIME: VTTV Cyprus jetty at Vasiliko now fully operational

VTS Vasiliko Terminal Services Ltd (VTS) announced the launch last week of its operations at the jetty of VTT Vasiliko Ltd (VTTV) oil storage terminal. Under a license agreement signed with the Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA), whereby CPA receives fees, VTS will be providing marine services to the terminal including pilotage, towage, mooring and sludge collection services.

On November 29, the first tanker berthed at the VTTV jetty, delivering gasoil to the terminal. As part of the operation, VTS provided towage, mooring, berthing and un-berthing services through its two new, ASD tugboats, VTS Keryneia and VTS Ammochostos. Another milestone was completed on December 17, when four vessels berthed at the jetty for the first time.
The tugboats are unique both to Cyprus and the region and represent a significant investment of 15 mln euros. Both operate under the Cyprus flag, and are manned by Cypriot and Greek crew and officers.
“As a Cyprus-based and owned company we take pride in being able to set an industry standard within our own country, and hope to contribute to the growth and development of the energy and other sectors, as well as to the rejuvenation of the Cypriot economy”, said Reginos Tsanos, CEO of VTS.
The 30 Cypriot crew, officers and masters have undergone repeated training abroad with leading organisations in various fields including those of health and safety, and the operation of tugboats.