Installation of towing capacity to facilitate transport facility (Development Phase)

The project is situated in three ports located on three Cape Verdean islands nearby major North-South trade routes along the coast of West Africa. Ports are important for the economy and economic growth of Cape Verde. The economic potential of Cape Verde is limited: the islands have little natural resources a shortage of water and only a few sectors. The economy is mostly service oriented with the growth of the tourism industry as a central strategic objective. The expansion and modernization of the ports of Palmeira (Sal Island) and Praia (Santiago Island) has been earmarked as strategic infrastructure contributions to tourism growth and international transshipping. The projects objective is to be a driver of robust and sustained economic growth. One tug will be stationed in the Port of Praia (Santiago Island). The other tug will be stationed in the Port of Palmeira (Sal Island) and will also be working in the port of Sal-Rei (Boa Vista Island).The two tugs will additionally perform the following functions: - fire-fighting and oil pollution control - salvaging vessels and rescuing- ferrying pilots from and to the incoming vessels - assisting in berthing along the quays for the ports of the three islands.